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Arakawa
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  • Hiraganatip:あらかわ
  • Katakanatip:アラカワ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 20,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Arakawa

Kanji Names & Meanings - 5 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 choices for "Arakawa," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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荒川- Arakawa -

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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 BecomeLarger - 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.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • 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. 20,000

新川- Arakawa -

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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.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • 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. 4,000

荒河- Arakawa -

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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 BecomeLarger - 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.

means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • MilkyWay - The celestial river in the night sky.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 200

洗川- Arakawa -

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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.

  • MakeClean - To make something neat and tidy.

  • Rinse - To wash something with water to remove dirt or impurities.

  • CompletelyDisappear - 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.

  • ExamineSuspiciousThings - To investigate and look into suspicious things.

  • Wash - A dish in which fish fillets are shrunken by immersing them in cold water or ice.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • 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

新河- Arakawa -

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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.

means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • MilkyWay - The celestial river in the night sky.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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