Date

Hiragana:だて
Katakana:ダテ
Households:aprx. 4,000
English transcription:Date

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 choices for "Date," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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伊達- Date -

伊 means "italy, that one."

He, She, It - Third person pronoun.
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".

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達 means "reach, arrive, attain, achieve, accomplish."

To Reach, Arrive - To reach a destination or goal.
To Accomplish - To achieve or complete something.
To Deliver - To bring something to someone.
To Suggest - To offer a suggestion or recommendation.
Selfish - Wanting to have things one's own way.

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Households: aprx. 4,000

館- Date -

館 means "mansion, hall, building."

Mansion - A large building where a wealthy person lives.
Inn - A facility that accommodates travelers.
Public Building - A large building such as an office or school.
Respectful Term - A term used to show respect for a wealthy person.
Official Residence - The residence of an official.
Dormitory - A dormitory for officials and the like.
Small Castle - A small castle.

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Households: aprx. 20

舘- Date -

舘 means "mansion, inn, public buildings."

Mansion - A large building for accommodating and entertaining guests.
Inn - An establishment providing accommodation for travelers.
Public Buildings - Large structures such as government offices or schools.

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Households: aprx. 10

達- Date -

Rare

達 means "reach, arrive, attain, achieve, accomplish."

To Reach, Arrive - To reach a destination or goal.
To Accomplish - To achieve or complete something.
To Deliver - To bring something to someone.
To Suggest - To offer a suggestion or recommendation.
Selfish - Wanting to have things one's own way.

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Households: under 10

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