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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,964 kanji variations.
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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 "Banshou," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
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.
匠 means "artisan, craftsman, master of a trade."
Craftsman - A skilled worker who is highly skilled in a particular field.
Skill - Expertise and dexterity in a particular field.
Idea - A creative thought or concept.
Refinement - The act of refining or perfecting something.
Outstanding Person - Someone who is exceptionally talented in a particular field.
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.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
萬 means "ten thousand."
Ten thousand - A number that is ten times greater than one thousand.
All - Everything, all of it.
Absolutely - No matter what happens.
Scorpion - A poisonous insect.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
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.
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
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).
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
萬 means "ten thousand."
Ten thousand - A number that is ten times greater than one thousand.
All - Everything, all of it.
Absolutely - No matter what happens.
Scorpion - A poisonous insect.
松 means "pine tree."
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.
松 means "pine tree."
盤 means "board, tray, plate, disk."
Bowl, Plate, Dish - A flat, shallow container used for serving food.
Stand - A platform used to hold or support something.
Winding - To twist or turn in a spiral or curved shape.
Circulating - To move in a circle or loop.
匠 means "artisan, craftsman, master of a trade."
Craftsman - A skilled worker who is highly skilled in a particular field.
Skill - Expertise and dexterity in a particular field.
Idea - A creative thought or concept.
Refinement - The act of refining or perfecting something.
Outstanding Person - Someone who is exceptionally talented in a particular field.
Last names that have the same initial of B.
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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.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
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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