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This name is also used as a first name: Furuya
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 "Furuya," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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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Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.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.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
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Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.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.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
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Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.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.
矢 means "arrow, dart."
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Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.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.
家 means "house, home, family."
振 means "shake, wave, swing."
Shake, Swing - To move or cause to move back and forth or up and down.
Rescue, Help - To provide assistance or aid to someone in need.
Flock - A group of birds or other animals flying or moving together.
Gesture, Action - A movement of the body or limbs to express an idea or feeling.
Allocate, Assign - To distribute or apportion something among a number of recipients.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
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.
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.
降 means "to descend, to fall, to drop."
Descend - To move or come down from a higher to a lower level or position.
Lower - To move or cause to move to a lower level, especially by reducing the amount of something.
Let Down - To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity, diminish.
Drop - To cause or allow to fall in drops, let fall.
Rain - To fall in drops from the clouds, precipitate.
Snow - To fall in flakes from the sky, precipitate.
Surrender - To yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand.
矢 means "arrow, dart."
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.
箭 means "arrow, arrow shaft, arrow material."
降 means "to descend, to fall, to drop."
Descend - To move or come down from a higher to a lower level or position.
Lower - To move or cause to move to a lower level, especially by reducing the amount of something.
Let Down - To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity, diminish.
Drop - To cause or allow to fall in drops, let fall.
Rain - To fall in drops from the clouds, precipitate.
Snow - To fall in flakes from the sky, precipitate.
Surrender - To yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
降 means "to descend, to fall, to drop."
Descend - To move or come down from a higher to a lower level or position.
Lower - To move or cause to move to a lower level, especially by reducing the amount of something.
Let Down - To reduce in amount, degree, or intensity, diminish.
Drop - To cause or allow to fall in drops, let fall.
Rain - To fall in drops from the clouds, precipitate.
Snow - To fall in flakes from the sky, precipitate.
Surrender - To yield to the power, control, or possession of another upon compulsion or demand.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
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.
舎 means "house, cottage, hut."
House - A building or residence.
Inn - A place to stay overnight.
Rest - To take a break or relax.
Distance - The distance a military unit can travel in one day, approximately thirty miles.
Humility - A term used to express humility for oneself or one's family.
Place - To put something in a certain location.
Discard - To throw away.
Forgive - To allow and release someone.
Leave - To put something in a certain place and leave it there.
布 means "cloth, fabric."
Cloth - Fabric woven from hemp, ramie, or kuzu.
Spread - To lay out or distribute widely.
Currency - Ancient currency.
留 means "detain, stop, remain."
谷 means "valley, ravine."
旧 means "old, former, ex."
Old - Describes something that is no longer new or in its original condition.
Past - Describes something that happened in the past.
Former - Describes something that was in existence before.
Ancient - Describes something that is very old.
Antiquated - Describes something that is outdated or obsolete.
Long Standing - Describes something that has been around for a long time.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
風 means "wind."
Wind - A flow of air.
Custom - A tradition or habit.
Appearance - A form or look.
Movement - The state of affairs in the world.
Taste - A feeling or atmosphere.
Illness - The name of a sickness.
Teach - To instruct or influence.
Suggest - To hint or imply something without directly saying it, and to have an effect on someone through words or actions.
呂 means "bath, spine, road."
Musical Pitch - Refers to the current octave divided into twelve parts, called "Twelve Tones(12律)", and the six-step lower tones are called "六呂", and the six-step upper tones are called "六律".
Country Name - Refers to the name of the country in the Zhou Dynasty.
Backbone - Refers to the spine.
矢 means "arrow, dart."
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