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:あらい - :アライ
- :aprx. 70,000
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Arai
Kanji Names & Meanings - 12 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 "Arai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
- : aprx. 40,000
荒 means "rough, wild, violent."
To Be Wild Or Desolate - This refers to land that is wild or desolate, or to a state of disrepair. It can also refer to a famine or crop failure.
To Be Chaotic Or Disordered - This refers to a state of chaos or disorder, or to something that is disorderly or chaotic.
To Cover Or Envelop - This refers to covering or enveloping something, or to something that is covered or enveloped.
To Be Large Or To Become Larger - This refers to something that is large, or to something that is becoming larger or expanding.
To Be Distant Or Remote - This refers to something that is distant or remote, or to a distant or remote place.
To Be Random Or Nonsensical - This refers to something that is random or nonsensical, or to a lie or fabrication.
To Be Rough Or Coarse - This refers to something that is rough or coarse, or to something that is done in a rough or coarse manner. It can also refer to a storm or strong winds.
To Be Inflamed Or Irritated - This refers to skin that is inflamed or irritated, or to a state of inflammation or irritation.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
- : aprx. 30,000
荒居- Arai -
荒 means "rough, wild, violent."
To Be Wild Or Desolate - This refers to land that is wild or desolate, or to a state of disrepair. It can also refer to a famine or crop failure.
To Be Chaotic Or Disordered - This refers to a state of chaos or disorder, or to something that is disorderly or chaotic.
To Cover Or Envelop - This refers to covering or enveloping something, or to something that is covered or enveloped.
To Be Large Or To Become Larger - This refers to something that is large, or to something that is becoming larger or expanding.
To Be Distant Or Remote - This refers to something that is distant or remote, or to a distant or remote place.
To Be Random Or Nonsensical - This refers to something that is random or nonsensical, or to a lie or fabrication.
To Be Rough Or Coarse - This refers to something that is rough or coarse, or to something that is done in a rough or coarse manner. It can also refer to a storm or strong winds.
To Be Inflamed Or Irritated - This refers to skin that is inflamed or irritated, or to a state of inflammation or irritation.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
- : aprx. 400
新居- Arai -
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
- : aprx. 70
洗- Arai -
洗 means "wash, rinse, clean."
Wash - To clean or rinse something with water.
Clean - To make something free from dirt, marks, or unwanted substances.
Purify - To make something pure or free from impurities.
Rinse - To wash something with water to remove dirt or impurities.
Completely Disappear - To vanish completely without a trace.
Refreshing - To have a feeling of being refreshed or invigorated.
Respectful - To show respect and humility.
Investigate - To examine something carefully and thoroughly.
Examine Suspicious Things - To investigate and look into suspicious things.
Wash - A dish in which fish fillets are shrunken by immersing them in cold water or ice.
- : aprx. 50
有井- Arai -
有 means "existence, possession, having."
Exist - To be present or in a certain place.
Possess - To have or own something.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Furthermore - In addition
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
- : aprx. 30
荒- Arai -
荒 means "rough, wild, violent."
To Be Wild Or Desolate - This refers to land that is wild or desolate, or to a state of disrepair. It can also refer to a famine or crop failure.
To Be Chaotic Or Disordered - This refers to a state of chaos or disorder, or to something that is disorderly or chaotic.
To Cover Or Envelop - This refers to covering or enveloping something, or to something that is covered or enveloped.
To Be Large Or To Become Larger - This refers to something that is large, or to something that is becoming larger or expanding.
To Be Distant Or Remote - This refers to something that is distant or remote, or to a distant or remote place.
To Be Random Or Nonsensical - This refers to something that is random or nonsensical, or to a lie or fabrication.
To Be Rough Or Coarse - This refers to something that is rough or coarse, or to something that is done in a rough or coarse manner. It can also refer to a storm or strong winds.
To Be Inflamed Or Irritated - This refers to skin that is inflamed or irritated, or to a state of inflammation or irritation.
- : aprx. 10
流井- Arai -
流 means "stream, flow, current."
Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.
Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.
Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.
Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.
Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.
Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.
Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.
Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
- : under 10
洗井- Arai -
洗 means "wash, rinse, clean."
Wash - To clean or rinse something with water.
Clean - To make something free from dirt, marks, or unwanted substances.
Purify - To make something pure or free from impurities.
Rinse - To wash something with water to remove dirt or impurities.
Completely Disappear - To vanish completely without a trace.
Refreshing - To have a feeling of being refreshed or invigorated.
Respectful - To show respect and humility.
Investigate - To examine something carefully and thoroughly.
Examine Suspicious Things - To investigate and look into suspicious things.
Wash - A dish in which fish fillets are shrunken by immersing them in cold water or ice.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
- : under 10
相良- Arai -
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
- : under 10
阿良井- Arai -
阿 means "ah, oh, alas."
Hill - A large hill.
Cove - A curved and winding place.
Flatter - To flatter or fawn.
Eaves - A roof overhang.
Approach - To approach or lean on.
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.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
- : under 10
新位- Arai -
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
位 means "position, rank, grade, throne, seat."
- : under 10
Real Persons
The list contains people mentioned in Wikipedia. All JP links are in Japanese only. Sorry!
- 新井 美羽 Japanese actress (2006- )
JP - 新井 万央 Japanese judoka (2003- ) EN JP
- 新井 悠太 Japanese association football player (2003- ) JP
- 新井 萌花 (2002- ) JP
- 荒井 暖菜 Japanese model (2002- ) JP
- 新井 直登 Japanese association football player (2001- ) JP
- 荒井 祭里 Japanese diver (2001- ) EN JP
- 荒井 優希 professional wrestler and SKE48 Team KII member (1998- ) EN JP
- 新井 ひとみ Japanese singer and tarento (1998- ) JP
- 新井 愛瞳 Japanese singer and idol (1997- ) JP
- 荒井 健太郎 Japanese actor (1996- ) JP
- 新井 博人 Japanese association football player (1996- ) JP
- 荒井 萌 Japanese actress and model (1995- ) JP
- 荒井 つかさ Japanese model (1994- ) JP
- 新井 純平 Japanese association football player (1994- ) EN JP
- 荒井 玲良 Japanese fashion model (1994- ) JP
- 新井 千鶴 Japanese judoka (1993- ) EN JP
- 荒井 嘉奈 (1993- ) JP
- 荒井 敦史 Japanese actor (1993- ) JP
- 新井 勝也 Japanese baseball player (1993- ) JP
- 荒井 美由起 Japanese announcer (1992- ) JP
- 荒井 蛍 (1992- ) JP
- 荒井 千歩 Japanese child actress (1991- ) JP
- 新居 里菜 Japanese actress (1991- ) JP
- 新井 涼平 Japanese association football player (1990- ) EN JP
- 新井 貴子 Beauty pageant winner (1990- ) JP
- 荒井 賢太 Japanese actor (1990- ) JP
- 新井 恵理那 Japanese announcer (1989- ) EN JP
- 新井 千佳 Japanese model (1989- ) JP
- 新井 純平 Japanese association football player (1989- ) EN JP
- 荒井 沙織 Japanese tarento (1989- ) JP
- 新井 麻衣 (1988- ) JP
- 新井 章太 Japanese association football player (1988- ) EN JP
- 荒井 広宙 Japanese racewalker (1988- ) EN JP
- 新井 梨絵 Japanese fashion model (1988- ) JP
- 新井 辰也 Japanese association football player (1988- ) EN JP
- 荒井 奈緒美 Japanese fashion model (1987- ) JP
- 新井 寿枝 Japanese painter (1986- ) JP
- 新井 裕介 Japanese actor (1985- ) JP
- 新井 彩可 Japanese karateka (1985- ) JP
- 新井 翔太 Japanese association football player (1985- ) JP
- 新居 辰基 Japanese association football player (1983- ) EN JP
- 新井 良太 baseball player (1983- ) EN JP
- 荒井 洋明 Japanese Composer (1983- ) JP
- 荒井 千里 Japanese TV announcer (1983- ) JP
- 新井 靖明 Japanese basketball player (1983- ) JP
- 新井 麻葵 Japanese tennis player (1982- ) EN JP
- 新井 隆太 Japanese announcer (1982- ) JP
- 新井 智 Japanese baseball player (1982- ) JP
- 新井 隆広 Japanese manga artist (1982- ) JP
- 新井 麻希 Japanese announcer (1982- ) JP
- 荒井 香織 Japanese actress (1981- ) JP
- 荒井 万里絵 Japanese figure skater (1981- ) EN JP
- 新井 利佳 Japanese tarento (1981- ) JP
- 新井 亮司 Japanese baseball player (1981- ) JP
- 新井 里美 Japanese voice actress (1980- ) EN JP
- 新井 大樹 (1979- ) JP
- 新井 祐美 Japanese actress and singer (1978- ) JP
- 新井 洋平 Japanese composer (1978- ) JP
- 新井 卓 Japanese photographer (1978- ) EN JP
- 新井 健二 Japanese association football player (1978- ) EN JP
- 荒井 崇博 Japanese keirin cyclist (1978- ) JP
- 新井 和之 Japanese actor and theatre director (1977- ) JP
- 新井 峰秀 Japanese baseball player (1977- ) JP
- 新井 貴浩 baseball player (1977- ) EN JP
- 新井 信宏 Japanese announcer (1975- ) JP
- 荒井 優 Japanese politician (1975- ) EN JP
- 新居 佳英 (1974- ) JP
- 新井 洋行 Japanese illustrator (1974- ) JP
- 新井 祐子 Japanese fencer (1973- ) EN JP
- 荒井 修光 Japanese baseball player (1973- ) EN JP
- 新井 葉月 Japanese mangaka (1973- ) JP
- 荒井 のり子 Japanese Paralympian (1973- ) EN JP
- 荒井 美恵子 Japanese actress (1972- ) JP
- 荒井 昭吾 Japanese baseball player (1972- ) EN JP
- 新井 健一郎 Japanese professional wrestler (1972- ) EN JP
- 新井 理恵 Japanese mangaka (1971- ) JP
- 新井 昌和 Japanese actor (1970- ) JP
- 荒井 邦彦 (1970- ) JP
- 新井 潔 Japanese baseball player (1969- ) EN JP
- 新井 理生 (1968- ) JP
- 新井 由美子 Japanese singer (1967- ) JP
- 新井 康徳 Japanese drummer (1967-2023) JP
- 荒井 匡 Japanese announcer (1967- ) JP
- 新居 雄介 Japanese diplomat (1967- ) JP
- 新井 敏弘 Japanese rally driver (1966- ) EN JP
- 荒井 昌一 Japanese wrestler (1965-2002) EN JP
- 新井 靖志 Japanese saxophone player (1965-2016) JP
- 新井 由己 photographer (1965- ) JP
- 荒井 幸雄 Japanese baseball player (1964- ) EN JP
- 新井 英樹 Japanese manga artist (1963- ) EN JP
- 新井 章仁 (1962- ) JP
- 荒井 昭博 Japanese television producer (1962- ) JP
- 新井 孝夫 (1962- ) JP
- 新井 浩 Japanese teacher (1961- ) JP
- 新井 潤美 Japanese translator (1961- ) JP
- 新井 素子 Japanese science fiction and fantasy writer (1960- ) EN JP
- 荒井 孝 Japanese actor (1960- ) JP
- 新井 克太郎 Japanese baseball player (1959- ) JP
- 新居 昭乃 Japanese singer-songwriter (1959- ) EN JP
- 新井 今日子 Japanese actress (1959- ) JP
- 新井 純 Representative Director and Chief Operating Officer - Showa Shell Sekiyu KK (1959- ) JP
- 荒井 清和 Japanese mangaka and illustrator (1959- ) JP
- 新井 仁之 Japanese mathematician (1959- ) JP
- 荒井 広幸 Japanese politician (1958- ) EN JP
- 新井 一典 Japanese actor and seiyū (1958- ) JP
- 新井 正人 Japanese singer (1958- ) EN JP
- 荒井 良 (1958- ) JP
- 新井 敏康 Japanese mathematician (1958- ) JP
- 荒井 幸博 (1957- ) JP
- 新井 康之 Japanese politician (1957- ) JP
- 荒井 英治 Japanese violinist (1957- ) JP
- 新井 悦二 Japanese politician (1957- ) EN JP
- 新井 康弘 Japanese actor (1956- ) JP
- 荒井 良二 Japanese children's illustrator (1956- ) EN JP
- 新井 博 (1956- ) JP
- 新井 正則 politician (1955- ) JP
- 新井 映子 Japanese scientist (1955- ) JP
- 荒井 秀樹 Japanese ski coach (1955- ) JP
- 荒井 良雄 Japanese geographer (1954- ) JP
- 新井 千裕 Japanese novelist (1954- ) JP
- 新井 敏記 (1954- ) JP
- 新井 政美 (1953- ) JP
- 荒井 由岐子 (1953-2013) JP
- 新井 利明 politician (1953- ) JP
- 新井 正明 (1953- ) JP
- 新井 宏昌 Japanese baseball player (1952- ) EN JP
- 新井 優 Japanese astronomer (1952- ) EN JP
- 新井 哲夫 (1951- ) JP
- 荒井 公三 Japanese association football player (1950- ) EN JP
- 新井 良夫 Japanese baseball player (1950- ) JP
- 新井 政彦 Japanese suspense writer (1950- ) JP
- 新井 清一 Japanese architect (1950- ) JP
- 荒井 洋一 Japanese philosopher (1949- ) JP
- 荒井 政雄 Olympic medalist in wrestling (1949-2024) EN JP
- 荒井 一博 (1949- ) JP
- 新井 昌則 Japanese baseball player (1948- ) JP
- 新居 利光 Japanese voice actor (1948- ) JP
- 新居 千秋 Japanese architect (1948- ) JP
- 荒井 晴彦 Japanese screenwriter (1947- ) EN JP
- 荒井 利明 (1947- ) JP
- 荒井 裕司 (1947- ) JP
- 新井 良亮 (1946- ) JP
- 荒井 聰 Japanese politician (1946- ) EN JP
- 荒井 正吾 Japanese politician (1945- ) EN JP
- 荒井 魏 Japanese critic and journalist (1945- ) JP
- 新井 康之 Japanese politician (1944- ) JP
- 新井 規矩雄 professional golfer (1943- ) EN JP
- 荒井 賢一 Japanese physicist (1943- ) JP
- 新井 淑子 (1942- ) JP
- 新井 皓士 Japanese linguist (1941- ) JP
- 新井 俊一 (1941- ) JP
- 荒井 致徳 Japanese baseball coach (1940-2018) JP
- 新井 彰 Japanese baseball player (1939- ) JP
- 新井 光 Japanese screenwriter (1939-2003) JP
- 新井 節男 (1937- ) JP
- 新井 克昌 Japanese novelist (1936- ) JP
- 荒井 章三 (1936- ) JP
- 新井 茂 Japanese baseball player (1935- ) JP
- 新井 郁男 Japanese teacher (1935- ) JP
- 新井 正 (1935- ) JP
- 新井 彬之 Japanese politician (1934-2017) EN JP
- 荒井 健 Japanese baseball player (1934- ) JP
- 新井 明 Japanese scholar of British literature (1932-2023) JP
- 新居 一仁 Japanese baseball player (1931- ) JP
- 新井 章 Japanese lawyer (1931- ) JP
- 新井 量大 Japanese actor and seiyū (1930- ) JP
- 新井 裕 (1929- ) JP
- 新井 直之 Japanese journalist (1929-1999) JP
- 荒井 恵子 Japanese singer (1929-2010) JP
- 荒井 健 (1929- ) JP
- 新井 竜郎 Japanese baseball player (1928- ) JP
- 荒井 信一 Japanese historian (1926-2017) JP
- 新井 昌一 (1925- ) JP
- 新井 明 (1925-2004) JP
- 新井 正男 Japanese jurist and lawyer (1925-2019) JP
- 新井 章 (1924-2001) JP
- 新井 茂雄 swimmer (1916-1944) EN JP
- 新井 一 Japanese baseball player (1916- ) JP
- 新井 一 Japanese screenwriter (1915-1997) JP
- 新井 裕 (1914-2008) JP
- 新井 恒易 (1912-1999) JP
- 荒井 英郎 Japanese screenwriter (1911-1987) JP
- 新井 信男 swimmer (1909-1990) EN JP
- 荒井 良平 Japanese film director (1901-1980) EN JP
- 荒井 源次郎 (1900-1991) JP
- 荒井 退造 (1900-1945) JP
- 新居 善太郎 Japanese politician (1896-1984) JP
- 新井 紀一 Japanese novelist (1890-1966) JP
- 新井 淳 actor (1890-1943) JP
- 荒井 陸男 Japanese painter (1886-1972) JP
- 荒井 賢太郎 Japanese politician (1863-1938) JP
- 新井 章吾 Japanese politician (1856-1906) JP
- 新井 忠雄 (1835-1891) JP
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