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Japanese boy(male) nameUnosuke
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:うのすけ
  • Katakanatip:ウノスケ
  • English Syllablestip:u-no-su-ke (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:u-no-su-ke (4)
  • English transcriptionstip:Unosuke
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Unochan(うのちゃん)Click to speech うのちゃんSukekun( すけくん)Click to speech  すけくんNosukekun( のすけくん)Click to speech  のすけくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 variations

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 "Unosuke," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.

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右之助- Unosuke -

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means "right, to go right, west."

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  • Right - Right - The right side; the opposite of left - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of right throughout life.

  • To Assist - The ability to assist represents purposeful action and contribution. May your child assist with wisdom and good intent.

means "this, to go, possessive particle."

  • This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.

  • To Go - To Proceed; to reach.

  • Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.

Name ideas examples

  • This - Specificity represents focus, attention, and being present. May your child be fully present in this moment, this place.

  • To Go - Going represents departure, journey, and the courage to move toward the unknown. May your child go bravely into the world, journeying with courage.

  • Possessive Particle - Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of possessive particle throughout life.

means "help, support, save."

  • Help - To Assist; to aid.

  • To Help or Assist - This kanji can be used to express the idea of helping or assisting someone. It can also be used to describe the act of lending strength or power to someone.

  • Support - To Back Up; to sustain.

  • Save - To Rescue; to deliver.

Name ideas examples

  • Help - Helping represents service, assistance, and making others' lives better. May your child help generously and receive help graciously.

  • To Help or Assist - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.

  • Support - Supporting represents help, foundation, and being there for others. May your child support others and receive support when needed.

  • Save - Save - To Rescue; to deliver - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of save throughout life.

宇ノ介- Unosuke -

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means "universe, roof, house."

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  • Universe - Universe represents the totality of existence, cosmic order, and ultimate reality. May your child understand their place in the universe, connected to all that exists.

  • Roof - Roof - The Eaves; a covering - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of roof throughout life.

  • House - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.

  • Capacity - Capacity - Mental Breadth; magnanimity - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of capacity throughout life.

  • Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit represents the immortal essence, energy, and the divine spark within. May your child's spirit burn brightly, their divine spark illuminating the world.

is katakana, which is phonetic but without meaning.

means "to help, to mediate, to separate."

  • To Help - To assist.

  • Alone - To be isolated.

  • Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.

  • Armor - To wear armor.

  • Edge - The outermost part of something.

  • Helping - To assist or aid someone.

  • Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.

  • Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.

  • Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.

  • Separating - To divide or keep apart.

  • Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.

Name ideas examples

  • To Help - Helping others is the expression of compassion in action, serving those in need. May your child extend helping hands throughout their life, serving others with joy.

  • Alone - Being alone represents independence, self-reliance, and the courage of solitude. May your child be comfortable alone, finding strength in solitude when needed.

  • Ancient Japanese Official - The ancient carries the wisdom of ages, connecting us to our ancestral heritage. May your child honor ancient wisdom while creating new paths for the future.

  • Armor - Armor represents preparation, protection, and the strength to withstand attack. May your child be well-armored in virtue, prepared and protected against life's battles.

  • Edge - Edges define boundaries, provide sharpness, and mark where one thing meets another. May your child have the edge to cut through confusion, sharp but not harmful.

  • Helping - Helping represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in helping with purpose and skill.

  • Intervening - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Magnifying - Objects serve purposes and remind us of what matters. May your child value things for their true worth and purpose.

  • Mediating - Mediating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in mediating with purpose and skill.

  • Separating - Separating represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in separating with purpose and skill.

  • Shell - Shells in ancient Japan were used as currency, representing wealth, protection, and hidden treasures. May your child discover and protect life's hidden treasures, prospering in all endeavors.

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