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Shouchan(しょうちゃん)
Ranchan(らんちゃん)
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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 "Syouran," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
咲 means "to smile, to bloom."
嵐 means "storm, tempest, mountain air."
Storm - Food represents sustenance, sharing, and the gifts of the earth. May your child be well nourished and share food generously.
Tempest - Wind represents change, movement, and the breath of nature. May your child move freely like the wind, bringing fresh energy.
Mountain Air - Mountain air represents freshness, clarity, and invigorating spirit. May your child breathe in life's freshness and clarity.
宵 means "evening, dusk, night."
Evening - The early part of night.
Dusk - The time just after sunset.
Night - The dark hours.
Good - A positive connotation, usually used to describe something that is pleasant or desirable.
Small - Used to describe something that is of lesser size or amount.
Evening - Evening brings rest, reflection, and the beauty of transition. May your child find peace in evening hours, reflecting on the day's blessings.
Dusk - Dusk - The time just after sunset - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of dusk throughout life.
Night - Night offers rest, mystery, and the quiet needed for deep reflection. May your child find peace in the night and wake refreshed for new days.
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.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
藍 means "indigo, indigo blue, rags."
Indigo - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Indigo Blue - Blue represents the sky and sea, symbolizing depth, trust, and infinite possibility. May your child have blue's depth and trustworthiness, vast as the sky and sea.
Rags - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
肖 means "resemble, portrait, small."
Resemble - To look like.
Portrait - A likeness of a person.
Decline - To become weaker or less in amount.
Imitate - To take on the characteristics of another.
Represent - To stand for or symbolize something.
Resemble - Resemble - To look like - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of resemble throughout life.
Portrait - Children carry forward the hopes and dreams of their families. May your child fulfill the hopes placed in them and add their own.
Small - Smallness carries humility, attention to detail, and the appreciation of subtlety. May your child notice and appreciate small blessings others might overlook.
Decline - Numbers represent order, measure, and the foundation of understanding. May your child understand the importance of what can and cannot be counted.
Imitate - Imitation represents learning, respect for masters, and skill development. May your child imitate the best qualities of those they admire.
Represent - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.
藍 means "indigo, indigo blue, rags."
Indigo - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
Indigo Blue - Blue represents the sky and sea, symbolizing depth, trust, and infinite possibility. May your child have blue's depth and trustworthiness, vast as the sky and sea.
Rags - Colors represent the variety and vibrancy of life's experiences. May your child's life be filled with beautiful colors and experiences.
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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.
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