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Tatekun(たてくん)
Tatechan( たてちゃん)
Tetochan( てとちゃん)![]()
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 "Tateto," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
楯 means "shield, buckler."
Shield - A protective weapon used to defend oneself.
Handrail - A rail used to provide support when climbing or descending stairs.
Kobashima - A small island.
Lanthanum - A type of metal used in various industrial applications.
人 means "person, human."
Individual - Each person, one by one.
Counting People - Words used to count people, such as one person (hitori) and two people (futari).
Person - A symbol of a unique individual, with the potential to make a difference in the world.
Human - A reminder of the importance of being kind and compassionate to others.
Individual - A reminder of the importance of standing out and being true to oneself.
Counting People - A reminder of the importance of cherishing relationships and counting one's blessings.
楯 means "shield, buckler."
Shield - A protective weapon used to defend oneself.
Handrail - A rail used to provide support when climbing or descending stairs.
Kobashima - A small island.
Lanthanum - A type of metal used in various industrial applications.
土 means "soil, earth, ground."
Earth, Ground - The surface of the earth, soil, land, territory, and the great earth.
Countryside, Hometown - The countryside, hometown, and region.
Element - One of the five elements, with the direction of the center and the color of yellow.
Measurement - To measure, equal to degrees.
Instrument - An instrument made of baked clay, one of the eight sounds (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, pottery, earth, leather, and wood).
Saturday - Saturday, one of the seven days of the week.
Turkey - Abbreviation of the country name "Turkey(土耳古)".
Earth - Symbolizing the connection to the land and the natural world.
Ground - Representing stability and security.
Homeland - Representing a sense of belonging and connection to one's roots.
Countryside - Representing a peaceful and tranquil environment.
Central - Representing a sense of balance and harmony.
Yellow - Representing optimism and joy.
Measure - Representing precision and accuracy.
楯 means "shield, buckler."
Shield - A protective weapon used to defend oneself.
Handrail - A rail used to provide support when climbing or descending stairs.
Kobashima - A small island.
Lanthanum - A type of metal used in various industrial applications.
杜 means "forest, grove, woods."
Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.
A deciduous tree of the rose family.
Close - To be depressed. To shut.
Forest - This kanji implies a sense of nature and tranquility, suggesting that the child will be surrounded by beauty and peace.
Shrine - This kanji implies a sense of spirituality and reverence, suggesting that the child will be blessed with divine protection.
Depress - This kanji implies a sense of sadness and despair, suggesting that the child will be able to overcome difficult times.
Bush - This kanji implies a sense of strength and resilience, suggesting that the child will be able to withstand any challenge.
Close - This kanji implies a sense of closure and security, suggesting that the child will be protected and safe.
楯 means "shield, buckler."
Shield - A protective weapon used to defend oneself.
Handrail - A rail used to provide support when climbing or descending stairs.
Kobashima - A small island.
Lanthanum - A type of metal used in various industrial applications.
都 means "city, capital."
Big Town - Refers to a large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Emperor's Palace - Refers to the palace of the Emperor of Japan.
To Rule - Refers to the act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Elegant - Refers to a graceful and refined manner or style.
Graceful And Beautiful - Refers to a graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Gather - Refers to the act of coming together in a group or gathering.
To Collect - Refers to the act of gathering or collecting items.
Everything - Refers to all things or all people.
Everyone - Refers to all people or everyone.
Grand City - This kanji implies a sense of grandeur and majesty, and could be a great choice for a baby born in a large city.
Imperial Palace - This kanji could be a great choice for a baby born in a city with an imperial palace, as it implies a sense of royalty and power.
Tokyo - This kanji could be a great choice for a baby born in Tokyo, as it is the abbreviation of the city.
Govern - This kanji implies a sense of leadership and authority, and could be a great choice for a baby born into a position of power.
Elegant - This kanji implies a sense of grace and beauty, and could be a great choice for a baby born into a family of high social standing.
Gather - This kanji implies a sense of unity and togetherness, and could be a great choice for a baby born into a large family.
All - This kanji implies a sense of completeness and universality, and could be a great choice for a baby born into a large family.
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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.
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cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
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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.
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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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