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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,959 kanji variations.
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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 "Gotou," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
午 means "noon."
Midday - The time of day between morning and afternoon.
Horse - The seventh of the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.
South - One of the four cardinal directions.
Noon - The twelfth hour of the day, and the two hours before and after it.
頭 means "head."
郷 means "village, hometown, rural area."
Village - A rural area or small town.
Hometown - The place where one was born and raised.
Administrative District - An administrative division of an area in the past.
頭 means "head."
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
権 means "power, authority, right."
Weight - A measure of the heaviness of an object.
Measurement - A tool used to measure the weight of an object.
To Measure - To measure the amount or weight of something.
Planning - A plan or strategy.
Power - Force, strength, or influence.
Temporary - Provisional or temporary.
Authority - A subordinate to the rightful authority.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
後 means "after, later."
登 means "climb, ascend, register, login."
Ascend - To go up, to climb to a higher place.
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
五 means "five."
唐 means "tang dynasty, china."
Ancient Chinese Dynasty - Refers to an ancient Chinese dynasty.
Wide, Large - Used to describe something that is wide or large.
China - Refers to the country of China.
Foreign - Refers to something from outside of one's own country.
Empty, Void - Used to describe something that is empty or void.
Grandiose, Exaggerated Speech - Used to describe grandiose or exaggerated speech.
Wrapping, Covering - Used to describe something that is wrapped or covered.
Embankment, Mound - Used to describe an embankment or mound.
Suddenly - Used to describe something that happens suddenly.
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
堂 means "hall, temple, shrine."
吾 means "i, me, myself."
I, Me, Myself - A first-person pronoun used to refer to oneself.
A term used when addressing close friends, such as "吾子(ako)" or "吾兄(ase)".
To protect/defend.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
後 means "after, later."
等 means "equal, etc., and so on."
Equal - Having the same value, amount, or degree.
Similar - Having characteristics in common.
Group - A number of people or things that are together or related in some way.
Class - A group of people or things that have similar characteristics or qualities.
Rank - A position in a hierarchy or order.
Measure - To compare or estimate the size, amount, or degree of something.
Wait - To remain in a place or situation until something happens or someone arrives.
Number - To count or enumerate in order.
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.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
神 means "god, deity."
God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
後 means "after, later."
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
伍 means "five, troops, company, associate, accompany."
Line Or Formation - Refers to a line or formation of people or things.
Group - Refers to a group of people or things.
To Join A Group - Refers to joining a group of people or things.
A Large Character Used Instead Of Five - Refers to a large character used instead of five in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
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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