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This name is also used as a first name: Hajime
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 "Hajime," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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魁 means "leader, pioneer, vanguard."
Big, Large - Describes something that is of great size or magnitude.
Outstanding - Describes something that is superior or of exceptional quality.
Head, Leader - Describes someone who is in charge or is the leader of a group.
Forerunner - Describes someone who is the first to do something or is the pioneer of an idea.
Ladle - Describes a large spoon-like utensil used for serving food.
一 means "one, single, alone."
One - Used to refer to a single item or instance.
First - Used to refer to the beginning or initial stage of something.
Same - Used to refer to something that is equal or identical.
Unify - Used to refer to making something the same or uniform.
All - Used to refer to the entirety or entirety of something.
Solely - Used to refer to something that is done or focused on exclusively.
Little - Used to refer to something that is small or minimal.
At A Certain Time - Used to refer to a specific time or moment.
Or - Used to refer to an alternative or choice.
Absolutely - Used to refer to something that is completely or utterly.
大 means "big, large, great."
Big - Large in size, degree, or amount.
Excellent - Outstanding or of superior quality.
Greatly - To a great extent.
Arrogant - Having an attitude of superiority or haughtiness.
Approximately - Generally or roughly.
Respectful - Showing respect or reverence for someone or something.
Grand - Of great size, scope, or extent.
甲 means "armor, first, a (in a sequence of items)."
First In Rank Or Order - The first in a series of things or a class of things.
Hard Outer Covering - A hard outer covering that covers the exterior of something. e.g. Turtle shell(甲羅).
Armor - Protective clothing that covers the body. e.g. 甲冑.
Element Of Wood - In the Five Elements, it is associated with Wood.
Direction Of East - In the Eight Directions, it is associated with East.
甚 means "very, greatly, exceedingly."
Extremely - Used to describe something that is beyond the usual level or degree.
Very - Used to describe something that is of a high degree or intensity.
Exceedingly - Used to describe something that is beyond the usual level or degree.
Extremely - Used to describe something that is of a very high degree or intensity.
Severely - Used to describe something that is of a very high degree or intensity.
Painfully - Used to describe something that is of a very high degree or intensity and causes pain.
目 means "eye."
Eye - An organ used for seeing.
Look - To observe or examine.
Point - An essential element or detail.
Head - A person in charge.
Item - A classification or division.
Name - A title or label.
Order - A way of counting or ranking things.
Discernment - The ability to distinguish or recognize.
Measurement - A unit of measurement.
Taxonomy - A unit of biological classification.
Officer - The fourth rank of a government official.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
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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.
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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."
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