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Japanese boy(male) nameYokai
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  • Gender:Male
  • Hiraganatip:よかい
  • Katakanatip:ヨカイ
  • English transcriptionstip:Yokai
  • Nickname examplestip:

    Yocchan(よっちゃん)Click to speech よっちゃんKaikun( かいくん)Click to speech  かいくんYokaikun( よかいくん)Click to speech  よかいくん

Kanji Names & Meanings - 1 variation

In Japanese culture, kanji are characters that originated from Chinese script, and the meaning of a name changes depending on the kanji characters chosen. A name with only one kanji variation is considered unique and rare in Japan. Below is the kanji representation of "Yokai."

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means "world, society, generation."

  • Generation - The period of time from when one generation takes over the position from their parents until they pass it on to their children.

  • Era - A period of time in history.

  • Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.

  • Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.

Name ideas examples

  • Generation - It implies that the baby is part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.

  • Era - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger society and will be part of a larger movement.

  • Society - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger community and will be part of a larger culture.

  • Succession - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.

  • Continuity - It implies that the baby will be part of a larger family and will carry on the legacy of their ancestors.

means "improvement, reform, alteration."

  • Amend - To make changes or corrections to something in order to improve it.

  • Stop And Renew - To stop doing something and start doing something new.

  • Rectify - To make changes or corrections to something in order to make it better.

  • Inspect - To examine something closely in order to check its quality or condition.

  • Reform - To change one's behavior to become more proper or correct.

Name ideas examples

  • To Improve - It implies that the child will strive to become better and make positive changes in their life.

  • To Reform - It implies that the child will strive to make positive changes in their life and strive to become a better person.

  • To Inspect - It implies that the child will strive to be thorough and diligent in their life.

  • To Behave Properly - It implies that the child will strive to be well-mannered and respectful in their life.

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