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Tantan(たんたん)Kachan( かちゃん)
Nacchi( なっち)
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 choices for "Tanka," sorted by the total number of "Good!" votes.
曇 means "cloudy, overcast."
Cloudy - A sky with many clouds.
Dull - The loss of luster from something that was shining.
Gloomy - A darkening of expression.
佳 means "excellent, beautiful, good."
Good - Having desirable or positive qualities
Beautiful - Having qualities of beauty
Splendid - Very impressive
Excellent - Of the highest quality
Wonderful - Extraordinary
Good - Conveying a sense of being kind, generous, and honorable.
Beautiful - Conveying a sense of being attractive, graceful, and elegant.
Splendid - Conveying a sense of being grand, impressive, and admirable.
Excellent - Conveying a sense of being outstanding, remarkable, and admirable.
Wonderful - Conveying a sense of being extraordinary, marvelous, and remarkable.
丹 means "cinnabar, red pigment."
Red - A color that is red in hue.
Ore - A mineral with a red color.
Sincerity - A state of being sincere and full of energy.
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
Beautiful - This is a perfect name for a baby, as it symbolizes beauty and elegance. It is also a reminder of the beauty of nature, which is something that all parents want their children to appreciate.
Popular - This is a great name for a baby, as it implies that the child will be popular and well-liked. It is also a reminder of the importance of being liked and accepted by others.
Flower - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Blooming - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the joy of life and the beauty of nature. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life.
Radiant - This is a great name for a baby, as it symbolizes the beauty of nature and the joy of life. It is also a reminder of the importance of appreciating the beauty of nature and the joy of life."
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.
華 means "flower, splendor, brilliance."
Flower - General term for flowers of plants and trees. Blooming of flowers.
Splendid - Magnificent, beautiful, flourishing, distinguished.
Color - Colorful, vivid.
White - White hair.
China - Self-proclaimed name of China.
単 means "single, simple, alone."
Single - One, alone, only one.
Unmixed - Without any admixture, unchanging.
Thin - Weak, delicate.
Written - A note, card, or token.
True - Sincere, generous.
歌 means "song, singing."
Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.
Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.
旦 means "dawn, morning, daybreak."
Tomorrow - The day after today.
Dawn - The time of day when the sun rises.
Sunrise - The time when the sun appears above the horizon in the morning.
Hope - A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.
New Beginnings - A fresh start or a new opportunity.
Brightness - A feeling of optimism and positivity.
華 means "flower, splendor, brilliance."
Flower - General term for flowers of plants and trees. Blooming of flowers.
Splendid - Magnificent, beautiful, flourishing, distinguished.
Color - Colorful, vivid.
White - White hair.
China - Self-proclaimed name of China.
短 means "short, brief, quick."
Short - Having a short length or height
Insufficient - Not enough
Flawed - Having a defect
Criticize - To point out flaws
Short - Having a short length or height, not long, low. This could be a good name for a baby as it could symbolize a short life, or a life that is not too long.
Insufficient - Not enough, lacking, deficient. This could be a good name for a baby as it could symbolize a life that is not complete, or that is lacking in some way.
Flawed - Having a defect, mistake, error. This could be a good name for a baby as it could symbolize a life that is imperfect, or that has some flaws.
歌 means "song, singing."
Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.
Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
Japanese Style Nickname
In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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