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Yomichan(よみちゃん)
Omikun( おみくん)
Yocchan( よっちゃん)![]()
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 "Yomio," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
読 means "to read, to explain, to discern."
Count - To count or enumerate.
Pronunciation - The way a kanji is read.
Reading - The pronunciation of characters.
Separator - A division within a text.
Speak - To explain or discuss.
Style - One type of writing, usually written after reading to express one's opinion.
To Read - The act of read represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child read with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Discern - The act of discern represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child discern with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.
Pronunciation - Proper pronunciation shows respect for language and clear communication. May your child speak clearly and respectfully in all their communications.
Reading - Reading opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and other worlds. May your child love reading, finding wisdom and wonder in books.
Separator - Separator represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the separator's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Speak - Speaking represents expression, communication, and sharing truth. May your child speak truth with kindness and clarity.
Style - Style - One type of writing, usually written after reading - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.
夫 means "husband, man, worker."
Husband - A married man.
Man - An adult male.
Worker - A laborer.
Laborer - A man who engages in physical labor.
Husband - Husband - A married man - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of husband throughout life.
Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.
Worker - Work represents purposeful effort, contribution, and the dignity of labor. May your child find meaningful work, contributing with dignity and purpose.
Laborer - Laborer represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the laborer's dedication and skill in their life's work.
読 means "to read, to explain, to discern."
Count - To count or enumerate.
Pronunciation - The way a kanji is read.
Reading - The pronunciation of characters.
Separator - A division within a text.
Speak - To explain or discuss.
Style - One type of writing, usually written after reading to express one's opinion.
To Read - The act of read represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child read with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Discern - The act of discern represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child discern with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.
Pronunciation - Proper pronunciation shows respect for language and clear communication. May your child speak clearly and respectfully in all their communications.
Reading - Reading opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and other worlds. May your child love reading, finding wisdom and wonder in books.
Separator - Separator represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the separator's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Speak - Speaking represents expression, communication, and sharing truth. May your child speak truth with kindness and clarity.
Style - Style - One type of writing, usually written after reading - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.
男 means "man, son, vigorous person."
Man - Man represents strength, responsibility, and the masculine principle of action. May your child embody masculine virtues—strength, responsibility, and protective action.
Manly Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
Son - A son carries the family legacy forward, representing continuation and honor. May your child honor their heritage while forging their own path.
Vigorous Person - Person (人) represents humanity, individual dignity, and connection with others. May your child honor the dignity of every person, connected deeply with humanity.
読 means "to read, to explain, to discern."
Count - To count or enumerate.
Pronunciation - The way a kanji is read.
Reading - The pronunciation of characters.
Separator - A division within a text.
Speak - To explain or discuss.
Style - One type of writing, usually written after reading to express one's opinion.
To Read - The act of read represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child read with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
To Discern - The act of discern represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child discern with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
Count - Counting represents attention to detail, value, and appreciation. May your child count their blessings and value what truly matters.
Pronunciation - Proper pronunciation shows respect for language and clear communication. May your child speak clearly and respectfully in all their communications.
Reading - Reading opens doors to knowledge, imagination, and other worlds. May your child love reading, finding wisdom and wonder in books.
Separator - Separator represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the separator's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Speak - Speaking represents expression, communication, and sharing truth. May your child speak truth with kindness and clarity.
Style - Style - One type of writing, usually written after reading - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of style throughout life.
雄 means "male, superior, strong."
Prosperous - Having Vigor; energetic.
Male - The masculine represents strength, protection, and active energy. May your child embody vigorous strength of character.
Superior - Superior represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the superior's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Strong - Strength includes physical power, mental fortitude, and moral courage. May your child be strong in body, mind, and spirit, facing all with courage.
Prosperous - Prosperity represents flourishing, abundance, and the success that comes from effort. May your child prosper in all good endeavors, flourishing in every season.
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What is Hiragana?
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.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
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.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
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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