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Tocchan(とっちゃん)
Shuukun( しゅうくん)
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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 "Tousyuu," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
East - Directional name. To go east.
Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.
Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.
州 means "state, province, prefecture."
State - A political division of a country, typically administered by a governor.
Island - A piece of land surrounded by water.
Middle Island - A small island located in the middle of a river or lake.
Land Formed By Accumulated Sand - A landmass formed by the accumulation of sand in a river or lake.
State - This kanji that symbolizes strength, power, and leadership.
Island - This kanji that symbolizes peace, tranquility, and serenity.
Middle Island - This kanji that symbolizes balance, harmony, and stability.
Land Formed By Accumulated Sand - This kanji that symbolizes resilience, perseverance, and determination.
桐 means "paulownia tree."
Furniture Wood - A deciduous tree of the Gomanno Hagusa family, used for making furniture such as tansu chests and koto(琴).
Deciduous Tree - A deciduous tree of the Aogiri family, also known as Gotou.
Koto - Koto (from the act of making koto with kiri).
Strength - The deciduous tree of the Gomanno Hagusa family is strong and resilient, making it a symbol of strength.
Creativity - The act of making koto with kiri is a creative process, making 桐 a symbol of creativity.
Harmony - The Aogiri tree, also known as Gotou, is a symbol of harmony and balance.
秋 means "autumn, fall."
Autumn - The season between the beginning of autumn and the start of winter, usually from September to November. In the lunar calendar, it is from July to September.
Fruition - The ripening of crops.
Years - A period of time, usually measured in months or years.
Autumn - A season of change and growth, symbolizing the start of a new journey.
Important Time - A reminder to cherish every moment and to make the most of life.
Fruition - A reminder to strive for success and to reap the rewards of hard work.
Years - A reminder to appreciate the passing of time and to make the most of each day.
渡 means "cross, pass over."
To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.
To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.
To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.
To Cross - It symbolizes the journey of life and the courage to take on new challenges.
To Pass - It symbolizes the passing of knowledge and wisdom from one generation to the next.
To Go Through - It symbolizes the process of growing up and the journey of life.
To Give - It symbolizes the act of giving and the importance of generosity.
To Transfer - It symbolizes the transfer of responsibility and the importance of taking on new roles.
舟 means "boat, small watercraft."
Boat - A small vessel used for travelling on water.
Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.
Wear - To attach to oneself.
Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.
Boat - A symbol of a journey, a reminder of the importance of exploration and discovery.
Palanquin - A symbol of honor and respect, a reminder of the importance of tradition and culture.
Wear - A symbol of protection and security, a reminder of the importance of being connected to one's family and community.
Bucket - A symbol of abundance and prosperity, a reminder of the importance of having enough resources to sustain oneself.
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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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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.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
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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
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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