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Shouchan(しょうちゃん)
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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 "Syouo," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
咲 means "bloom, blossom, flourish."
To Laugh, Smile - To express joy or amusement with a facial expression.
To Bloom, Blossom - To open and display the petals of a flower.
To Open, Unfold - To reveal or expand something that was previously hidden or closed.
旺 means "prosperous, flourishing."
Prosperous - Describes a state of being successful and thriving.
Shining - Refers to emitting light and being radiant.
Vigorous - Describes having a strong energy and momentum.
Prosperous - This is a positive and uplifting name that conveys a sense of success and abundance. It is a great choice for a baby who is expected to have a bright future.
Radiant - This kanji implies that the baby will be a source of light and joy, radiating happiness and positivity.
Dynamic - This kanji suggests that the baby will be full of energy and enthusiasm, and will have the drive to achieve great things.
Vibrant - This kanji implies that the baby will be full of life and vitality, and will bring joy and excitement to those around them.
将 means "general, commander, leader."
To Help - To rescue, to support.
To Advance - To move forward.
To Do - To perform an action.
To Suggest - To imply something that will happen in the future.
To Intend - To express one's will to do something in the future.
To Be Almost - To express something that is almost the same.
To Choose - To express a choice between two or more options.
To Use - To use something to do something.
Leader - This kanji symbolizes a leader, someone who is able to lead and guide others. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys strength and courage.
Help - This kanji symbolizes helping and rescuing others. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys kindness and compassion.
Progress - This kanji symbolizes progress and advancement. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys ambition and determination.
Action - This kanji symbolizes taking action and doing something. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of purpose and drive.
Speculation - This kanji symbolizes the ability to speculate and make predictions. It is a great choice for a baby who is destined to be a thinker and a visionary.
Will - This kanji symbolizes the ability to have a strong will and determination. It is a great choice for a baby who is destined to be a determined and ambitious individual.
Nearness - This kanji symbolizes the ability to be close to something or someone.
夫 means "husband, man, male."
Husband - A married man who is the spouse of a wife.
Man - An adult male.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
将 means "general, commander, leader."
To Help - To rescue, to support.
To Advance - To move forward.
To Do - To perform an action.
To Suggest - To imply something that will happen in the future.
To Intend - To express one's will to do something in the future.
To Be Almost - To express something that is almost the same.
To Choose - To express a choice between two or more options.
To Use - To use something to do something.
Leader - This kanji symbolizes a leader, someone who is able to lead and guide others. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys strength and courage.
Help - This kanji symbolizes helping and rescuing others. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys kindness and compassion.
Progress - This kanji symbolizes progress and advancement. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys ambition and determination.
Action - This kanji symbolizes taking action and doing something. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of purpose and drive.
Speculation - This kanji symbolizes the ability to speculate and make predictions. It is a great choice for a baby who is destined to be a thinker and a visionary.
Will - This kanji symbolizes the ability to have a strong will and determination. It is a great choice for a baby who is destined to be a determined and ambitious individual.
Nearness - This kanji symbolizes the ability to be close to something or someone.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
Alive - Symbolizing life and vitality.
Life - Representing the preciousness of life.
Living - Signifying the joy of living.
To Live - Encouraging the baby to live life to the fullest.
To Produce - Inspiring the baby to create and innovate.
To Grow - Reminding the baby to keep growing and learning.
Pure - Wishing the baby to remain pure and innocent.
Scholar - Honoring the baby’s intelligence and knowledge.
Student - Encouraging the baby to pursue knowledge.
将 means "general, commander, leader."
To Help - To rescue, to support.
To Advance - To move forward.
To Do - To perform an action.
To Suggest - To imply something that will happen in the future.
To Intend - To express one's will to do something in the future.
To Be Almost - To express something that is almost the same.
To Choose - To express a choice between two or more options.
To Use - To use something to do something.
Leader - This kanji symbolizes a leader, someone who is able to lead and guide others. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys strength and courage.
Help - This kanji symbolizes helping and rescuing others. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys kindness and compassion.
Progress - This kanji symbolizes progress and advancement. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys ambition and determination.
Action - This kanji symbolizes taking action and doing something. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of purpose and drive.
Speculation - This kanji symbolizes the ability to speculate and make predictions. It is a great choice for a baby who is destined to be a thinker and a visionary.
Will - This kanji symbolizes the ability to have a strong will and determination. It is a great choice for a baby who is destined to be a determined and ambitious individual.
Nearness - This kanji symbolizes the ability to be close to something or someone.
男 means "man, male."
Man - A male person.
Son - A male offspring of a parent.
Vigorous Person - Someone who is full of energy and vitality.
Masculine Person - Someone who has qualities traditionally associated with men.
将 means "general, commander, leader."
To Help - To rescue, to support.
To Advance - To move forward.
To Do - To perform an action.
To Suggest - To imply something that will happen in the future.
To Intend - To express one's will to do something in the future.
To Be Almost - To express something that is almost the same.
To Choose - To express a choice between two or more options.
To Use - To use something to do something.
Leader - This kanji symbolizes a leader, someone who is able to lead and guide others. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys strength and courage.
Help - This kanji symbolizes helping and rescuing others. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys kindness and compassion.
Progress - This kanji symbolizes progress and advancement. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys ambition and determination.
Action - This kanji symbolizes taking action and doing something. It is a great choice for a baby's name, as it conveys a sense of purpose and drive.
Speculation - This kanji symbolizes the ability to speculate and make predictions. It is a great choice for a baby who is destined to be a thinker and a visionary.
Will - This kanji symbolizes the ability to have a strong will and determination. It is a great choice for a baby who is destined to be a determined and ambitious individual.
Nearness - This kanji symbolizes the ability to be close to something or someone.
雄 means "male, masculine."
Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.
Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.
Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.
Superior - To give the baby a name that implies they are better than others, to be superior in some way.
Outstanding Person - To give the baby a name that implies they are outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.
Strong - To give the baby a name that implies they are powerful, brave, and forceful.
Prosperous - To give the baby a name that implies they are full of energy and vigor.
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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
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