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Asakawa
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  • Hiraganatip:あさかわ
  • Katakanatip:アサカワ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 7,000
  • English Syllablestip:a-sa-ka-wa (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:a-sa-ka-wa (4)
  • English transcriptiontip:Asakawa

Kanji Names & Meanings - 7 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 "Asakawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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浅川- Asakawa -

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means "shallow, light, limited."

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. 6,000

朝川- Asakawa -

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means "morning, dynasty, court."

  • Morning - The early part of the day.

  • Court - The Royal Court; government.

  • Attendance - To be present in the court and be seen by the emperor.

  • Era - A period of time in history.

  • Reign - The period of time when one emperor ruled. Also, the era when a monarch of the same lineage ruled.

  • Dynasty - A succession of rulers from the same family.

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. 500

麻川- Asakawa -

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means "hemp, linen, numb."

  • Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.

  • Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.

  • Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed.

  • Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).

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. 60

浅河- Asakawa -

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means "shallow, light, limited."

means "river, stream, milky way."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

朝河- Asakawa -

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means "morning, dynasty, court."

  • Morning - The early part of the day.

  • Court - The Royal Court; government.

  • Attendance - To be present in the court and be seen by the emperor.

  • Era - A period of time in history.

  • Reign - The period of time when one emperor ruled. Also, the era when a monarch of the same lineage ruled.

  • Dynasty - A succession of rulers from the same family.

means "river, stream, milky way."

  • Householdstip: under 10

麻河- Asakawa -

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means "hemp, linen, numb."

  • Hemp - A plant used for fiber and other purposes.

  • Linen - Fabric made from plant fibers.

  • Numb - Without Feeling; paralyzed.

  • Sesame - A plant producing seeds (when combined).

means "river, stream, milky way."

  • Householdstip: under 10

淺川- Asakawa -

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means "shallow, few, pale."

  • Shallow - For water to be not deep; superficial; lacking depth; frivolous.

  • Few - A small number.

  • Pale - For color to be light.

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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