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Sorachan(そらちゃん)
Yocchi( よっち)
Shi-kun( しーくん)![]()
In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. The more variations of kanji a name has, the more common it is in Japan. Conversely, a name with very few kanji variations is considered unique and rare. Below are the kanji variations for "Sorayoshi," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
昊 means "sky, heaven, vast."
Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.
Heaven - Heaven represents the celestial realm where ancestors watch over the living, and the source of all blessings. May your child live under heaven's protection, guided by ancestral wisdom and divine grace.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
由 means "reason, origin, freedom."
Basis - Something that serves as a foundation or support.
Content of Message or Rumor - The content of a message or rumor.
Translation - The process of converting something from one language to another.
Reason - Reason represents logic, understanding, and rational thought. May your child use reason wisely in all their decisions.
Origin - Origin represents source, beginning, and the roots from which all grows. May your child honor their origins while growing beyond them.
Freedom - Freedom - Liberty; free will - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of freedom throughout life.
Basis - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Content of Message or Rumor - Content Of Message Or Rumor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the content of message or rumor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Translation - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
空 means "sky, empty, to empty."
Sky - The Vast Heavens; the atmosphere; feeling of emptiness.
Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.
Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.
Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.
Sky - In Japan, the sky (天) symbolizes limitless potential, divine protection, and aspirations beyond earthly bounds. May your child reach for the heavens with boundless ambition, while remaining grounded in humility.
Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.
To Empty - Emptiness in Japanese philosophy (空) represents potential and openness to receive. May your child embrace emptiness as potential, ready to be filled with wisdom.
Emptiness - Emptiness represents potential, space for growth, and openness. May your child find that emptiness creates space for new blessings.
Gap - Gaps represent opportunity, space for growth, and potential to fill. May your child see gaps as opportunities to contribute.
Hole - Holes represent potential, space for filling, and opportunity. May your child fill the holes in the world with their unique gifts.
In Vain - Working in vain teaches the importance of purposeful effort. May your child's efforts never be in vain but bear fruit.
Loneliness - Loneliness teaches us the value of connection and self-sufficiency. May your child find peace in solitude and joy in companionship.
Vast - Vastness represents limitless potential, expansive thinking, and boundless opportunity. May your child's potential be vast, their dreams unbounded by limitation.
Waste - Understanding waste teaches the value of resources and effort. May your child avoid waste and use resources wisely.
義 means "righteousness, justice, meaning."
Righteousness - The Right Way; moral correctness.
Adopted - Not by blood but by bond.
Adoptive - Treating something as a family member even though there is no blood relation. For example
Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose.
Correct - Acting in accordance with the truth or facts.
Duty - What one ought to do; obligation.
Good - Acting in a way that is beneficial or desirable.
Translation - Expressing the same idea in another language.
Righteousness - Righteousness means moral correctness and standing firmly for what is right. May your child walk the righteous path, standing firm for justice and truth.
Justice - Justice means fairness and righteousness, standing up for what is right and equitable. May your child champion justice, standing firm for fairness and the rights of all.
Meaning - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Adopted - Adopted - Not by blood but by bond - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adopted throughout life.
Adoptive - Being adoptive represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be adoptive, letting this quality guide their path.
Appropriate - Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of appropriate throughout life.
Correct - Correctness represents accuracy, righteousness, and alignment with truth. May your child always seek what is correct, living in alignment with truth.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Good - Goodness is the foundation of all virtue, the light that guides moral action. May your child be truly good, their goodness lighting the way for others.
Translation - Translation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of translation.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
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