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Tarochan(たろちゃん)Ta-chan( たーちゃん)
Taroken( たろけん)
This name is also used as a surname: Taro
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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 "Taro," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
太 means "thick, fat, big."
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Great - This is a respectful term used to refer to elderly people or those of high status. It can also be used to describe someone who is highly accomplished or has achieved great success.
Thick - This is a term used to describe someone who is physically large or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is strong and sturdy.
Bold - This is a term used to describe someone who is brave and daring. It can also be used to describe someone who is confident and unafraid to take risks.
Plump - This is a term used to describe someone who is overweight or has a lot of body fat. It can also be used to describe someone who is healthy and well-nourished.
Stubborn - This is a term used to describe someone who is headstrong and unwilling to change their opinion or behavior. It can also be used to describe someone who is determined and persistent.
呂 means "bath, spine, road."
Musical Pitch - Refers to the current octave divided into twelve parts, called "Twelve Tones(12律)", and the six-step lower tones are called "六呂", and the six-step upper tones are called "六律".
Country Name - Refers to the name of the country in the Zhou Dynasty.
Backbone - Refers to the spine.
Music Tone - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is associated with the idea of harmony and balance. It also has a positive connotation, as it is associated with the idea of creating beautiful music.
Country Name - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is associated with the idea of a strong and powerful nation. It also has a positive connotation, as it is associated with the idea of a prosperous and successful nation.
Copper Lump - This is not a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is associated with the idea of a heavy and unappealing metal. It also has a negative connotation, as it is associated with the idea of a dull and unappealing material.
Spine - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is associated with the idea of strength and stability. It also has a positive connotation, as it is associated with the idea of a strong and healthy body.
汰 means "cull, select, weed out."
Excess - To have too much of something.
Transcend - To go beyond the limits of something.
Cloud - To become unclear or muddy.
Uncleanliness - The state of being not clean.
Sort - To separate good from bad by washing with water.
Exceeding - This kanji implies going beyond the norm or surpassing expectations. It could be a good name for a baby who is expected to exceed expectations and reach great heights.
Cleanliness - This kanji also implies cleanliness and purity. It could be a good name for a baby who is expected to be clean and pure in their actions and thoughts.
Selectivity - This kanji implies the ability to choose the best and reject the worst. It could be a good name for a baby who is expected to be selective in their decisions and actions.
Clarity - This kanji implies clarity and precision. It could be a good name for a baby who is expected to be clear and precise in their thoughts and actions.
呂 means "bath, spine, road."
Musical Pitch - Refers to the current octave divided into twelve parts, called "Twelve Tones(12律)", and the six-step lower tones are called "六呂", and the six-step upper tones are called "六律".
Country Name - Refers to the name of the country in the Zhou Dynasty.
Backbone - Refers to the spine.
Music Tone - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is associated with the idea of harmony and balance. It also has a positive connotation, as it is associated with the idea of creating beautiful music.
Country Name - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is associated with the idea of a strong and powerful nation. It also has a positive connotation, as it is associated with the idea of a prosperous and successful nation.
Copper Lump - This is not a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is associated with the idea of a heavy and unappealing metal. It also has a negative connotation, as it is associated with the idea of a dull and unappealing material.
Spine - This is a suitable meaning for naming a baby because it is associated with the idea of strength and stability. It also has a positive connotation, as it is associated with the idea of a strong and healthy body.
汰 means "cull, select, weed out."
Excess - To have too much of something.
Transcend - To go beyond the limits of something.
Cloud - To become unclear or muddy.
Uncleanliness - The state of being not clean.
Sort - To separate good from bad by washing with water.
Exceeding - This kanji implies going beyond the norm or surpassing expectations. It could be a good name for a baby who is expected to exceed expectations and reach great heights.
Cleanliness - This kanji also implies cleanliness and purity. It could be a good name for a baby who is expected to be clean and pure in their actions and thoughts.
Selectivity - This kanji implies the ability to choose the best and reject the worst. It could be a good name for a baby who is expected to be selective in their decisions and actions.
Clarity - This kanji implies clarity and precision. It could be a good name for a baby who is expected to be clear and precise in their thoughts and actions.
路 means "road, path, route."
Travel - To go on a journey.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
Path - A way or route for people or vehicles to travel.
Way - A method or manner of doing something.
Logic - A system of reasoning.
Method - A way of doing something, especially a systematic way, implies an orderly logical arrangement.
Important - Of great significance or value.
Big - Of considerable size, extent, or intensity.
Journey - A long and often difficult process of personal transformation and development.
Appear - To come into view or become visible.
Express - To make known one's thoughts or feelings in words.
Imperial - Of or relating to an emperor or empress.
Administrative - Of or relating to the organization and management of a business or other organization.
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