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Amakawa
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  • Hiraganatip:あまかわ
  • Katakanatip:アマカワ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 1,000
  • English Syllablestip:a-ma-ka-wa (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:a-ma-ka-wa (4)
  • English transcriptiontip:Amakawa

Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 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. Even surnames with the same pronunciation can have different meanings based on the kanji used. Below are the kanji variations for "Amakawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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天川- Amakawa -

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means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 900

天河- Amakawa -

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means "sky, ruler of the universe, nature."

means "river, stream, milky way."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 70

尼川- Amakawa -

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means "nun, buddhist nun."

  • Nun - A woman who has devoted herself to religious life.

  • Buddhist Nun - A female monastic in Buddhism.

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

塰河- Amakawa -

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means "fishing village, ama, shore."

means "river, stream, milky way."

  • Householdstip: under 10

甘川- Amakawa -

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means "sweet, lenient, to accept."

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

海川- Amakawa -

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means "sea, ocean, vast."

  • Sea - The Ocean; vast body of saltwater.

  • Ocean - A great expanse of water; the deep.

  • Gathering Place - Where many people or things come together.

  • Lake or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide and Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

雨川- Amakawa -

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means "rain, to rain, rain down."

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

阿間川- Amakawa -

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means "hill, corner, to flatter."

  • Hill - A large mound.

  • To Flatter - To Curry Favor; to fawn.

  • To Lean - To Rely on; to depend upon.

  • Approach - To approach or lean on.

  • Cove - A curved and winding place.

  • Eaves - The edge of a roof.

  • Endearment - A word used to express affection when used as a surname or nickname.

  • Pet Name - An affectionate nickname used for a woman's name.

  • Prefix - Added to names to show familiarity.

means "between."

  • Between Pillars - The space between pillars in a building.

  • Gap - A gap or separation.

  • Inside - The interior of something.

  • Time - A period of time.

  • To Heal - To get better from an illness.

  • To Mix - To mix together.

  • To Separate - To create a space between two things.

  • To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.

  • To Switch - To switch places.

  • Unit of Length - A unit of length equal to six 尺 (approximately 1.8 meters).

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

泥川- Amakawa -

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means "mud, dirt, mire."

  • Mud - Wet Earth; mire.

  • Dirt - Soil mixed with water.

  • Black - Becoming dark in color.

  • Sludge - A substance that is similar to mud.

  • Stagnant - Not moving or progressing.

  • Thief - A person who steals (slang).

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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