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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 "Anzai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
斎 means "purification, fasting, abstaining from certain foods or activities."
To be reverent or to show restraint. This is done when worshipping gods and Buddhas, by abstaining from certain foods and activities in order to purify one's mind and body.
A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.
A meal taken by monks or during Buddhist ceremonies, as a way of purifying the mind and body in order to serve the gods.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
西 means "west, western."
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
斉 means "equality, uniformity, evenness."
To Arrange,Organize - To arrange or organize something in an orderly manner.
To Equalize - To make something equal or the same.
To Assemble - To gather together in one place.
To Mix - To combine or blend together.
Purification - To cleanse one's mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddhas.
CountryName - One of the seven major powers during the Warring States period in ancient China.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
在 means "exist, be present."
To be present or exist in a certain place.
To stay in a certain place.
To be in a rural area or countryside.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
済 means "finish, complete, settle."
To Save - To help and rescue from difficulty.
To Accomplish - To achieve or complete a task.
To Cross - To traverse a river or pass through a place.
To Finish - To end or conclude.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
齋 means "purification, room, devotion."
Purification - The act of being careful in terms of eating and behaviors in order to purify the mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddha.
Room - A room for studying or other serious purposes, created especially for mental concentration.
MonasticMeal - The meal of a priest, or a meal served during a Buddhist service.
Devotion - The state of having purged mind and body, preparing oneself to serve a deity.
案 means "plan, idea, proposal."
Desk,Table - A piece of furniture used for writing or working on.
Thinking,Researching - The act of considering or examining something carefully.
Idea,Plan - A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
Document,OfficialPaper - A written or printed paper providing information or evidence.
西 means "west, western."
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
財 means "wealth, property, fortune."
Talent,Intelligence - The ability to think and act intelligently.
Management,Organization - To manage and organize.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
齊 means "equal, even, uniform."
To Arrange,Align,Order,Organize - To arrange or organize things in an orderly manner.
To Be Equal,Even,Uniform - To be of equal size, shape, or amount.
To Be In Harmony,Agreement - To be in agreement or harmony with each other.
ChineseCountry,DynastyName - The name of a Chinese country or dynasty.
To Mix,Blend,Combine - To mix, blend, or combine ingredients.
To Purify,Cleanse - To purify or cleanse one's mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddhas.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
才 means "talent, ability, gift."
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
洲 means "continent, sandbar."
案 means "plan, idea, proposal."
Desk,Table - A piece of furniture used for writing or working on.
Thinking,Researching - The act of considering or examining something carefully.
Idea,Plan - A thought or suggestion as to a possible course of action.
Document,OfficialPaper - A written or printed paper providing information or evidence.
済 means "finish, complete, settle."
To Save - To help and rescue from difficulty.
To Accomplish - To achieve or complete a task.
To Cross - To traverse a river or pass through a place.
To Finish - To end or conclude.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
齎 means "bring. gift."
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
細 means "thin, slender, fine, delicate, narrow."
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
薺 means "nazuna. a biennial herb of the brassicaceae family."
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced."
Peaceful - A peaceful and tranquil state, feeling calm and relaxed.
Reassuring - To make someone feel secure and at ease.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure and satisfaction.
Affordable - Having a low price or cost.
Easy - Requiring little effort or difficulty.
濟 means "to help. accomplish. finish."
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