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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 variations for "Enomoto," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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榎 means "Japanese zelkova tree."
Katsura (Japanese maple) - A deciduous tree of the genus Cercidiphyllum in the family Juglandaceae.
Nire (Japanese elm) - A deciduous tree of the genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
柄 means "handle, pattern."
Handle - The part of an object that is held in the hand, such as a sword or bow.
Power - Strong force or authority.
Dignity - Quality or character of a person.
Physique - Body shape or build.
Pattern - A design or arrangement of shapes or colors.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
榎 means "Japanese zelkova tree."
Katsura (Japanese maple) - A deciduous tree of the genus Cercidiphyllum in the family Juglandaceae.
Nire (Japanese elm) - A deciduous tree of the genus Ulmus in the family Ulmaceae.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
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.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
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.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
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.
ノ is katakana, which is phonetic but without meaning.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
栄 means "prosperity, flourish, glory."
To Flourish - To become prosperous and successful.
Splendor - Magnificence and grandeur.
Honor - High respect and esteem.
Brilliance - Shining brightly and radiantly.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
永 means "eternity, permanence."
Long - Lasting for a long time or distance.
Far - Distant in space or time.
Eternal - Lasting forever.
Permanent - Lasting without end.
Limitless - Having no boundaries or limits.
Endless - Continuing without end.
Prolong - To make something last longer.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
朴 means "simplicity, plainness, honesty."
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.
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
永 means "eternity, permanence."
Long - Lasting for a long time or distance.
Far - Distant in space or time.
Eternal - Lasting forever.
Permanent - Lasting without end.
Limitless - Having no boundaries or limits.
Endless - Continuing without end.
Prolong - To make something last longer.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
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