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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
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beach, seashore
This character can be used for naming.
Water's Edge - The edge of a body of water, such as a beach or shoreline.
Limit - The furthest point or boundary of something.
Borderland - A remote or isolated area near the edge of a country or region.
Closely Approaching - To come near or approach something.
Accompanying - To go with or accompany someone or something.
Waterway - A channel or trench used to allow ships to pass through.
Yokohama - An abbreviation for the city of Yokohama.
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Shore - A place where the land meets the sea, symbolizing a strong connection between the baby and their family.
Beach - A place of relaxation and joy, symbolizing the happiness the baby will bring to their family.
Borderland - A place of exploration and discovery, symbolizing the baby's potential to explore and discover new things.
End Of The Land - A place of new beginnings, symbolizing the baby's potential to start a new life.
Close To The Limit - A place of determination and strength, symbolizing the baby's potential to reach their goals.
Approaching - A place of connection and understanding, symbolizing the baby's potential to build relationships.
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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 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.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
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What is Onyomi?
Onyomi (“Sino-Japanese reading”) is a kanji reading derived from historical Chinese pronunciation.
What is Kunyomi?
Kunyomi (“native Japanese reading”) is a kanji reading based on native Japanese words. It often appears when a kanji stands alone or is followed by hiragana (okurigana), as in verbs and adjectives.
What is a Radical?
A radical (“bushu”) is a basic component used to classify and look up kanji in dictionaries. There are 214 traditional radicals, and many give a clue to the character’s meaning.
What is Stroke Count?
Stroke count (“kakusuu”) is the number of brushstrokes used to write a kanji. Following the correct stroke order and count helps maintain proper balance and readability.