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Tanchan(たんちゃん)Tanchin( たんちん)
Tankun( たんくん)
This name is considered unisex, but it's more commonly used for girls. See the girls' version here.
This name is also used as a surname: Tan
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 "Tan," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
探 means "search, look for."
Search - To look for something or someone.
Seek - To try to find something or someone.
Explore - To investigate or examine something in detail.
Inquire - To ask for information or to make inquiries.
To Seek - It implies a sense of exploration and discovery. It suggests that the child will be curious and eager to learn and experience new things.
To Search - It implies a sense of determination and perseverance. It suggests that the child will be driven and willing to work hard to achieve their goals.
To Explore - It implies a sense of adventure and curiosity. It suggests that the child will be open to new experiences and willing to take risks.
To Inquire - It implies a sense of inquisitiveness and intelligence. It suggests that the child will be curious and eager to ask questions and learn more.
誕 means "birth, origin, beginning."
Birth - To be born or to give birth.
Nurture - To raise or care for.
Desired - To be wanted or whimsical.
Deceive - To trick or mislead.
To Be Born - It symbolizes the beginning of a new life.
To Nurture - It implies the importance of providing care and support to the child.
Big, Wide - It implies that the child will have a bright future and will be able to achieve great things.
To Want As One Wishes - It implies that the child will be able to fulfill their desires and dreams.
To Lie, Deceive - It implies dishonesty and deceit, which are not desirable qualities for a child.
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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
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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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