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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Araki, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
荒 means "rough, wild, violent." Details are below.
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.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
荒 means "rough, wild, violent." Details are below.
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.
城 means "castle, fortress." Details are below.
Building a Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.
新 means "new, fresh, modern." Details are below.
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.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
有 means "existence, possession, having." Details are below.
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
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced." Details are below.
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.
楽 means "fun, comfort, ease." Details are below.
Music - Playing music, performing music.
Enjoyment - Enjoying, being happy, liking, loving, wishing, desiring.
Ease - Easiness, being free from physical and mental pain, being relaxed.
城 means "castle, fortress." Details are below.
Building a Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.
顕 means "manifest, appear, obvious." Details are below.
Clear/Visible - Something that is easily seen or understood.
Appear/Become Clear - To become visible or understood.
Reveal/Make Public - To make something known to the public.
High Status/Noble - Something that is of high status or noble.
Ancestor Respect - A term used to show respect for one's ancestors.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
荒 means "rough, wild, violent." Details are below.
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.
記 means "record, chronicle, account." Details are below.
To record or write down - To make a written record of something.
To remember - To keep something in one's memory.
A written record - Something that has been written down.
To mark or symbolize - To use a mark or symbol to represent something.
Kojiki - An abbreviation for the ancient Japanese chronicle "古事記(kojiki)".
新 means "new, fresh, modern." Details are below.
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.
城 means "castle, fortress." Details are below.
Building a Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.
荒 means "rough, wild, violent." Details are below.
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.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure." Details are below.
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
荒 means "rough, wild, violent." Details are below.
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.
起 means "to rise, to get up, to stand up." Details are below.
Rise - To get up from a lying or sitting position.
Start - To begin or initiate something.
Depart - To leave a place or situation.
Activate - To cause something to start functioning or to become more active.
Stir Up - To cause something to become more lively or vigorous.
Initiate - To cause something to begin or to set something in motion.
新 means "new, fresh, modern." Details are below.
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.
樹 means "tree, wood, timber." Details are below.
阿 means "ah, oh, alas." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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.
For a Long Time - For a long period of time.
Wise/Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
荒 means "rough, wild, violent." Details are below.
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.
良 means "good, excellent, fine." Details are below.
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.
For a Long Time - For a long period of time.
Wise/Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
嵐 means "storm, tempest, gale." Details are below.
Clear air or wind of the mountain - Refers to a gentle breeze or a calm atmosphere.
Storm - Refers to a very strong wind or a violent storm.
城 means "castle, fortress." Details are below.
Building a Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.
墾 means "cultivation, reclamation, land development." Details are below.
To open up/Develop - To create something new or to expand on something existing.
To cultivate/Till - To prepare land for planting crops by breaking up the soil and removing weeds.
To clear/Open up wasteland - To make a barren land suitable for cultivation or habitation.
荒 means "rough, wild, violent." Details are below.
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.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked." Details are below.
To live - Alive, Living, Life, Living things, Life force
To dwell - Dwelling, Living, Life
To give birth - Give birth, Born, Produce, Create, Occur
Innate - Innate, Inborn, Natural
To grow - Grow, Sprout, Cultivate
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, Unripe, Unskilled
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, Unadulterated
Scholar - Scholar, Intellectual, Teacher
Student - Student, Pupil, Disciple
荒 means "rough, wild, violent." Details are below.
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.
鬼 means "demon, ogre, evil spirit." Details are below.
Ghost - The soul of a deceased person, a spirit, a supernatural being with immense power and mysterious abilities.
Yokai - A creature from folklore, usually with human form and two horns.
Powerful - Possessing great strength and courage.
Imaginative - A creature of the imagination.
Cruel - Ruthless and merciless.
Huge - Exceptionally large.
荒 means "rough, wild, violent." Details are below.
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.
貴 means "precious, valuable, honorable." Details are below.
安 means "peace, cheap, low-priced." Details are below.
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.
良 means "good, excellent, fine." Details are below.
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.
For a Long Time - For a long period of time.
Wise/Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
城 means "castle, fortress." Details are below.
Building a Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
Castle Wall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
Castle Town - A town surrounded by a castle wall.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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