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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 "Ego," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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江 means "river."
River - A large river, especially in southern China.
Inlet - An inlet of water, such as a sea or lake, that enters into land.
籠 means "basket, cage, coop."
To Enclose Or Shut In - To close or confine something in a container or space.
To Hide - To conceal oneself or something from view.
To stay overnight in a temple or shrine for prayer.
To Contain Or Package - To put something inside a container or package.
Quiver - A tool or weapon used to carry arrows on one's back.
江 means "river."
River - A large river, especially in southern China.
Inlet - An inlet of water, such as a sea or lake, that enters into land.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
恵 means "blessing, favor, grace."
To Bestow - To give something to someone, usually out of kindness or generosity.
Compassionate - Showing kindness and sympathy towards others.
Generous - Willing to give more than is expected or needed.
Calm - Having a peaceful and tranquil demeanor.
Wise - Having good judgement and understanding.
Insightful - Having the ability to understand and interpret things quickly and accurately.
古 means "old, ancient, antique."
Old - Describes something that is from the past or has been around for a long time.
Ancient - Describes something that is very old or from a distant past.
Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
依 means "dependent, rely on, trust in."
Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.
Lean On - To rely on someone or something for support.
Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
As Is - To remain in the same state or condition.
帖 means "document, notebook."
Written Document - A written document on paper or silk cloth.
Copy Of Inscription - A copy of an inscription on a stone monument, etc., made by attaching paper, etc.
A word used to count half sheets of paper or sheets of seaweed.
江 means "river."
River - A large river, especially in southern China.
Inlet - An inlet of water, such as a sea or lake, that enters into land.
湖 means "lake."
江 means "river."
River - A large river, especially in southern China.
Inlet - An inlet of water, such as a sea or lake, that enters into land.
古 means "old, ancient, antique."
Old - Describes something that is from the past or has been around for a long time.
Ancient - Describes something that is very old or from a distant past.
Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
江 means "river."
River - A large river, especially in southern China.
Inlet - An inlet of water, such as a sea or lake, that enters into land.
胡 means "hu, foreign, barbarian."
Last names that have the same initial of E.
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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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