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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 choices for "Ban," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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伴 means "companion, accompany, partner."
Accompany - To go with someone or something, usually in a supportive role.
Follow - To go along with someone or something, usually in a subordinate role.
Go Together - To do something together, usually in a cooperative manner.
Companion - A person who accompanies another, usually in a friendly or supportive role.
Friend - A person who is part of a group or community, usually in a supportive role.
番 means "turn, number, order."
Taking Turns, Alternating - Exchanging one thing for another, taking turns.
Order, Sequence, Rank - The order in which something is done or comes.
Number - The total amount of something.
Combination Of Male And Female - A pair of two things, usually male and female.
Attaching An Arrow To A Bowstring - To attach an arrow to a bowstring.
坂 means "slope, hill, incline."
Slope - A piece of land that is sloped or inclined.
Embankment - A structure built to hold back water or soil.
Dyke - A wall or embankment built to prevent flooding.
判 means "judgment, decision, discernment."
Understand, Comprehend - To clearly understand something.
Distinguish, Discern - To differentiate between good and bad.
Coin - An old form of currency, such as a large or small denomination.
Size - The dimensions of a paper or other object.
藩 means "domain, feudal domain."
万 means "ten thousand."
Ten Thousand - This is a number name that is ten times the number of thousand.
All - This refers to everything or all of something.
Never - This refers to something that will never happen, no matter what.
Absolutely - This refers to something that is certain and without doubt.
播 means "to sow, to plant, to broadcast."
Sowing - To scatter seeds in a field or other area.
Spreading - To widely disseminate or make widely known.
Abbreviation - An abbreviation of the old place name Harima(播磨).
蕃 means "barbarian, foreigner."
To Proliferate - To grow and flourish.
To Spread - To extend or expand.
To Increase - To become greater in number or size.
Fence - A barrier or enclosure.
Covering - Something that covers or conceals.
Enclosure - A space surrounded by a barrier or boundary.
Ebisu - A Japanese god of fortune and prosperity.
Foreigners - People from other countries.
方 means "direction, way, side."
Direction - Facing, orientation, direction, angle.
Destination - Place to go.
Region - Countryside, area, certain region.
Shape - Square, rectangle, square shape.
Righteousness - Being honest, being proper.
Arrangement - Line up, line up in a row.
Comparison - Compare, contrast.
Method - Means, technique.
Timing - Suitable time.
Squaring - Multiplying the same number, square, square root.
Honorific - Title to call someone.
Responsibility - Person in charge.
Last names that have the same initial of B.
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What is Hiragana?
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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.
What is English Transcription?
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Japanese Style Nickname
In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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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