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Butou
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  • Hiraganatip:ぶとう
  • Katakanatip:ブトウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 600
  • English transcriptiontip:Butou, Butō

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Butou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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武藤- Butou -

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means "warrior, military, martial arts."

  • Strong And Fierce - Refers to strength and courage.

  • War - Refers to battle, warfare, and conflict.

  • Warrior - Refers to a strong person, a soldier, or a fighter.

  • Trace - Refers to the footprints of a predecessor or the legacy of a past endeavor.

  • To Succeed - Refers to taking up the mantle of a predecessor.

  • Unit Of Measurement - Refers to half the length of a step.

means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."

  • Wisteria - A deciduous climbing vine of the pea family.

  • Kudzu - A climbing vine of any kind.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 600

部当- Butou -

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means "section, department, category."

  • Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.

  • Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.

  • Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.

  • Divide - To separate into parts or sections.

  • Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.

  • Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.

  • Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.

  • Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.

  • Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.

means "this, present, current, hit, appropriate, suitable."

  • To Hit Or Strike - To be accurate or exact

  • To oppose or be hostile to.

  • To take on or assume a responsibility or duty.

  • To be appropriate or suitable for a given situation.

  • To express the meaning of “exactly” or “it is necessary to do”.

  • To Be JustRight Or Suitable - To conform or agree.

  • To Put In Quality - A quality product.

  • The time or place.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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