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Sumichan(すみちゃん)
Sukkun(すっくん)
Sumikun(すみくん)![]()
This name is also used as a surname:
Sumito
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 "Sumito," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
住 means "live, stay, settle."
Live - Living represents existence, vitality, and fully experiencing life. May your child live fully, joyfully, and meaningfully.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Settle - Settling represents resolution, peace, and finding one's place. May your child settle disputes peacefully and find their place in the world.
Dwelling - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
人 means "person, others, each person."
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
澄 means "to clear, to clarify, to feign innocence."
To Clear - For water to become pure and clean; for sky or sound to be transparent.
To Feign Innocence - To pretend not to know; to put on airs with a serious face.
To Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Clarify - The act of clarify represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child clarify with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Feign Innocence - The act of feign innocence represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child feign innocence with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
人 means "person, others, each person."
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
澄 means "to clear, to clarify, to feign innocence."
To Clear - For water to become pure and clean; for sky or sound to be transparent.
To Feign Innocence - To pretend not to know; to put on airs with a serious face.
To Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Clarify - The act of clarify represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child clarify with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Feign Innocence - The act of feign innocence represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child feign innocence with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
都 means "capital, metropolis, elegant."
Capital - The city where the emperor resides; seat of government.
Metropolis - A Large, Important City; an urban center.
Elegant - Refined and Sophisticated; gracefully beautiful.
Big Town - A large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Everyone - All people or everyone.
Graceful and Beautiful - A graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Rule - The act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.
Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.
Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.
Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.
純 means "pure, simple, genuine."
Bond - Connection, relationship.
Solely - Exclusively, single-mindedly.
Splendid - Beautiful, good, great.
Wrap - Envelop, bundle.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Simple - Simplicity represents clarity, essence, and freedom from unnecessary complexity. May your child embrace simplicity, finding clarity in the essential.
Genuine - Genuine - Authentic; sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of genuine throughout life.
Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
Wrap - Wrapping represents care, protection, and thoughtful presentation. May your child wrap their gifts to the world with care and love.
人 means "person, others, each person."
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
住 means "live, stay, settle."
Live - Living represents existence, vitality, and fully experiencing life. May your child live fully, joyfully, and meaningfully.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Settle - Settling represents resolution, peace, and finding one's place. May your child settle disputes peacefully and find their place in the world.
Dwelling - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
斗 means "dipper, measure, constellation."
Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.
Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).
Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.
Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.
Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.
Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
住 means "live, stay, settle."
Live - Living represents existence, vitality, and fully experiencing life. May your child live fully, joyfully, and meaningfully.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Settle - Settling represents resolution, peace, and finding one's place. May your child settle disputes peacefully and find their place in the world.
Dwelling - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
渡 means "to cross, to pass, ferry."
To Cross - To traverse by boat over rivers or seas.
To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Hand Over - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
To Pass - The act of pass represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Ferry - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
住 means "live, stay, settle."
Live - Living represents existence, vitality, and fully experiencing life. May your child live fully, joyfully, and meaningfully.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Settle - Settling represents resolution, peace, and finding one's place. May your child settle disputes peacefully and find their place in the world.
Dwelling - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
登 means "climb, register, mature."
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.
Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Mature - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Immediately - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout life.
住 means "live, stay, settle."
Live - Living represents existence, vitality, and fully experiencing life. May your child live fully, joyfully, and meaningfully.
Stay - Staying represents commitment, persistence, and faithful presence. May your child stay true to their values and commitments.
Settle - Settling represents resolution, peace, and finding one's place. May your child settle disputes peacefully and find their place in the world.
Dwelling - Places hold meaning, memory, and the context for our lives. May your child find their place in the world and make it better.
都 means "capital, metropolis, elegant."
Capital - The city where the emperor resides; seat of government.
Metropolis - A Large, Important City; an urban center.
Elegant - Refined and Sophisticated; gracefully beautiful.
Big Town - A large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Everyone - All people or everyone.
Graceful and Beautiful - A graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Rule - The act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.
Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.
Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.
Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.
清 means "clear, pure, fresh."
Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
Fresh - Newness represents fresh starts, innovation, and untapped potential. May your child embrace what is new while honoring what endures.
Serene, Calm - Peace represents harmony, serenity, and inner stillness. May your child know inner peace and bring peace to others.
Shin - Historical periods remind us to learn from the past while building the future. May your child appreciate history and contribute to their own era.
登 means "climb, register, mature."
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.
Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Mature - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Immediately - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout life.
澄 means "to clear, to clarify, to feign innocence."
To Clear - For water to become pure and clean; for sky or sound to be transparent.
To Feign Innocence - To pretend not to know; to put on airs with a serious face.
To Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Clarify - The act of clarify represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child clarify with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Feign Innocence - The act of feign innocence represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child feign innocence with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
斗 means "dipper, measure, constellation."
Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.
Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).
Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.
Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.
Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.
Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
澄 means "to clear, to clarify, to feign innocence."
To Clear - For water to become pure and clean; for sky or sound to be transparent.
To Feign Innocence - To pretend not to know; to put on airs with a serious face.
To Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Clarify - The act of clarify represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child clarify with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Feign Innocence - The act of feign innocence represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child feign innocence with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
渡 means "to cross, to pass, ferry."
To Cross - To traverse by boat over rivers or seas.
To Cross - The act of cross represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child cross with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Hand Over - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
To Pass - The act of pass represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child pass with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Ferry - Earth represents stability, nurturing, and solid foundation. May your child stand on solid ground with deep roots.
澄 means "to clear, to clarify, to feign innocence."
To Clear - For water to become pure and clean; for sky or sound to be transparent.
To Feign Innocence - To pretend not to know; to put on airs with a serious face.
To Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Clarify - The act of clarify represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child clarify with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Feign Innocence - The act of feign innocence represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child feign innocence with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
登 means "climb, register, mature."
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
Climb - Climbing represents effort, progress, and reaching higher. May your child climb steadily toward their highest aspirations.
Register - Register represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the register's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Mature - Seeds and eggs contain the promise of new life and future growth. May your child nurture their potential into full flourishing.
Accomplish - Accomplishment represents achievement, completion, and the satisfaction of finishing. May your child accomplish great things, completing what they set out to do.
Immediately - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
Ripen - Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of ripen throughout life.
澄 means "to clear, to clarify, to feign innocence."
To Clear - For water to become pure and clean; for sky or sound to be transparent.
To Feign Innocence - To pretend not to know; to put on airs with a serious face.
To Clear - Clarity represents transparency, understanding, and the absence of confusion. May your child have clear vision and understanding in all of life's situations.
To Clarify - The act of clarify represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child clarify with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Feign Innocence - The act of feign innocence represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child feign innocence with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
翔 means "soar, fly, detailed."
Soar - Soaring represents rising high, gliding on currents, and achieving heights. May your child soar to great heights.
Fly - Fly - To move through the air - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of fly throughout life.
Detailed - Details represent thoroughness, care, and attention to what matters. May your child attend to important details without losing sight of the whole.
純 means "pure, simple, genuine."
Bond - Connection, relationship.
Solely - Exclusively, single-mindedly.
Splendid - Beautiful, good, great.
Wrap - Envelop, bundle.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Simple - Simplicity represents clarity, essence, and freedom from unnecessary complexity. May your child embrace simplicity, finding clarity in the essential.
Genuine - Genuine - Authentic; sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of genuine throughout life.
Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
Wrap - Wrapping represents care, protection, and thoughtful presentation. May your child wrap their gifts to the world with care and love.
斗 means "dipper, measure, constellation."
Dipper - A ladle for scooping liquids.
Measure - A unit of volume (about 18 liters).
Constellation - The Big Dipper or Little Dipper stars.
Ladle - Tool used to scoop up water or alcohol.
Dipper - Dipper represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the dipper's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Measure - Measure represents balance, proportion, and the wisdom of knowing limits. May your child know the measure of all things, balanced and proportionate.
Constellation - Constellation represents a significant process or state. May your child understand and embody the meaning of constellation.
Ladle - The ladle represents serving others, measured giving, and nourishing gifts. May your child serve others generously.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
純 means "pure, simple, genuine."
Bond - Connection, relationship.
Solely - Exclusively, single-mindedly.
Splendid - Beautiful, good, great.
Wrap - Envelop, bundle.
Pure - Purity represents cleanliness of heart, clarity of intent, and freedom from corruption. May your child remain pure in heart and intention, uncorrupted by the world.
Simple - Simplicity represents clarity, essence, and freedom from unnecessary complexity. May your child embrace simplicity, finding clarity in the essential.
Genuine - Genuine - Authentic; sincere - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of genuine throughout life.
Bond - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Solely - Solely represents focus, exclusivity, and complete dedication. May your child be solely dedicated to what matters most.
Splendid - Splendor represents magnificence, glory, and the dazzling beauty of achievement. May your child achieve splendid things, their glory brightening the world.
Wrap - Wrapping represents care, protection, and thoughtful presentation. May your child wrap their gifts to the world with care and love.
都 means "capital, metropolis, elegant."
Capital - The city where the emperor resides; seat of government.
Metropolis - A Large, Important City; an urban center.
Elegant - Refined and Sophisticated; gracefully beautiful.
Big Town - A large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Everyone - All people or everyone.
Graceful and Beautiful - A graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Rule - The act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis.
Capital - Being capital represents a valuable quality that enriches character and life. May your child be capital, letting this quality guide their path.
Metropolis - Metropolis - A large, important city; an urban center - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of metropolis throughout life.
Elegant - Elegance represents refined beauty, grace, and the sophisticated simplicity of good taste. May your child possess elegance in manner and spirit, graceful and refined.
All - All represents completeness, wholeness, and embracing the totality of existence. May your child embrace all of life—its joys and sorrows—with a whole and complete heart.
Big Town - Bigness represents generosity, capacity, and the ability to embrace much. May your child have a big heart, with generous capacity to embrace all of life.
Emperor's Palace - The emperor represents divine authority, cultural continuity, and national unity. May your child possess noble bearing and the wisdom to lead others with dignity.
Everyone - Everyone - All people or everyone - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of everyone throughout life.
Gather - Gathering represents community, bringing people and resources together for common purpose. May your child have the gift of gathering people together in friendship and cooperation.
Graceful and Beautiful - Grace represents elegance in movement and character, the refinement of a cultivated spirit. May your child move through life with grace, elegant in action and refined in spirit.
To Rule - Ruling represents responsible authority, justice, and ordered governance. May your child rule themselves first, then lead others with justice.
Tokyo - Tokyo - Abbreviation for Tokyo Metropolis - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of tokyo throughout life.
菫 means "violet, flower."
Violet - A purple flowering plant.
Flower - A delicate blossom.
Smilax (Smilax species) - A perennial herb of the Smilax family.
Violet - The violet (sumire) symbolizes modesty, faithfulness, and quiet beauty. Small but beloved, it represents humility and sincerity. May your child possess the violet's modest charm and faithful heart.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
Smilax (Smilax species) - Smilax (Smilax Species) - A perennial herb of the Smilax family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of smilax (smilax species) throughout life.
人 means "person, others, each person."
Person - Each person is unique, with their own path and purpose in life. May your child become a person of integrity, kindness, and purpose.
People - People together form communities, sharing joys and supporting each other. May your child connect well with people, building strong communities.
Counter - Noble titles carry both honor and responsibility to serve others. May your child carry themselves with dignity and serve others honorably.
菫 means "violet, flower."
Violet - A purple flowering plant.
Flower - A delicate blossom.
Smilax (Smilax species) - A perennial herb of the Smilax family.
Violet - The violet (sumire) symbolizes modesty, faithfulness, and quiet beauty. Small but beloved, it represents humility and sincerity. May your child possess the violet's modest charm and faithful heart.
Flower - Flowers symbolize beauty, the transience of life (mono no aware), and the joy of the present moment. May your child bloom beautifully like a flower, bringing joy to all who witness their brief, precious existence.
Smilax (Smilax species) - Smilax (Smilax Species) - A perennial herb of the Smilax family - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of smilax (smilax species) throughout life.
士 means "gentleman, scholar, samurai."
Gentleman - A man of good character.
Scholar - A learned person.
Duty - Performing duties or serving in an official capacity.
Official - A mid-level official or an official in charge of a court.
Qualified Person - A person with certain qualifications or skills.
Gentleman - A gentleman combines courtesy, honor, and consideration for others. May your child embody gentlemanly virtues of courtesy and honor.
Scholar - Scholars dedicate themselves to learning and the preservation of knowledge. May your child embrace learning with passion and share knowledge generously.
Samurai - The samurai way (武士道) emphasizes honor, loyalty, and self-discipline. May your child embody samurai virtues
Adult Male - Adult Male - An adult male - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of adult male throughout life.
Duty - Duty represents responsibility, obligation, and honorable commitment. May your child fulfill their duties with honor and dedication.
Official - Officials carry public trust and responsibility for good governance. May your child serve with integrity in whatever official capacity they hold.
Qualified Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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:
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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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