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Yocchan(よっちゃん)
Nokki( のっきー)
Yoshinochan( よしのちゃん)![]()
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 "Yoshinoki," ranked by the total number of "Good!" votes.
慶 means "celebrate, joy, congratulate."
Celebrate - To observe a happy occasion.
Joy - Great happiness.
Congratulate - To express pleasure at success.
Celebrate - Celebrate - To observe a happy occasion - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of celebrate throughout life.
Joy - Joy is the spontaneous happiness that arises from a heart at peace with itself and the world. May your child overflow with joy, spreading happiness to everyone they meet.
Congratulate - Congratulate - To express pleasure at success - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of congratulate throughout life.
Fortune - Fortune encompasses good luck, wealth, and the blessings that come from heaven. May fortune smile upon your child, blessing their endeavors with success and abundance.
軒 means "eaves, carriage, corridor."
Eaves - The overhang of a roof.
Carriage - A vehicle for nobility.
Balustrade - A railing or barrier made of vertical posts connected by a horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail or bar used for support when walking.
Eaves - Eaves - The overhang of a roof - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eaves throughout life.
Carriage - Carriage - A vehicle for nobility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of carriage throughout life.
Corridor - Corridor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corridor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Balustrade - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Counter for Houses - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Railing - Railing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in railing with purpose and skill.
Small Island - Islands represent independence, uniqueness, and the ability to stand alone with strength. May your child stand confident in their uniqueness, an island of integrity in a changing world.
To Rise - The act of rise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
承 means "accept, inherit, hear."
Hear - To Listen Respectfully; to acknowledge.
Listen - To humbly hear something.
Receive - To take something that is offered with both hands.
Accept - Accepting represents openness, grace, and receiving with gratitude. May your child accept life's gifts with grace and gratitude.
Inherit - Inherit - To succeed to; to carry on - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of inherit throughout life.
Hear - Hearing represents receptivity, understanding, and the skill of true listening. May your child truly hear others, listening with understanding and compassion.
Listen - Listening represents attention, respect, and learning from others. May your child listen well and hear what others truly mean.
Receive - Receiving represents acceptance, openness, and gracious acceptance. May your child receive life's blessings with gratitude.
Undertake - Undertake - To take on; to assume responsibility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of undertake throughout life.
軒 means "eaves, carriage, corridor."
Eaves - The overhang of a roof.
Carriage - A vehicle for nobility.
Balustrade - A railing or barrier made of vertical posts connected by a horizontal bar.
Handrail - A rail or bar used for support when walking.
Eaves - Eaves - The overhang of a roof - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of eaves throughout life.
Carriage - Carriage - A vehicle for nobility - carries meaning in Japanese naming tradition. May your child embody the positive aspects of carriage throughout life.
Corridor - Corridor represents a role of purpose and contribution to society. May your child embody the corridor's dedication and skill in their life's work.
Balustrade - Bridges connect what is separated and enable crossing over. May your child build bridges of understanding and connection.
Counter for Houses - House represents shelter, protection, and the physical space of family life. May your child always have a house to shelter them, sturdy and welcoming.
Handrail - Hands represent skill, giving, creation, and the ability to shape the world. May your child's hands be skilled in creation, generous in giving.
Railing - Railing represents active engagement and purposeful effort. May your child engage in railing with purpose and skill.
Small Island - Islands represent independence, uniqueness, and the ability to stand alone with strength. May your child stand confident in their uniqueness, an island of integrity in a changing world.
To Rise - The act of rise represents purposeful action and the will to make a difference. May your child rise with wisdom and purpose, making a positive difference in the world.
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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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