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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 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 "Handa," 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
半 means "half, semi."
Half - One of two parts that have been divided.
Middle - The middle point.
Edge - The end or edge of something.
Incomplete - Not enough or not perfect.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
飯 means "rice, meal, food."
Eating - To consume food, usually referring to a meal.
Meal - A prepared dish or dishes served together, typically with rice as the main component.
Feeding - To provide food for someone or something.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
伴 means "companion, accompany, partner."
Accompany - To go with someone or something, usually in a supportive role.
Follow - To go along with someone or something, usually in a subordinate role.
Go Together - To do something together, usually in a cooperative manner.
Companion - A person who accompanies another, usually in a friendly or supportive role.
Friend - A person who is part of a group or community, usually in a supportive role.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
判 means "judgment, decision, discernment."
Understand, Comprehend - To clearly understand something.
Distinguish, Discern - To differentiate between good and bad.
Coin - An old form of currency, such as a large or small denomination.
Size - The dimensions of a paper or other object.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
繁 means "grow."
Increase, Grow - To increase or grow in number or size, such as plants and trees.
Prosperous, Thriving - To become prosperous or thriving.
Busy, Complicated - To be busy or complicated.
Horse's Girth - A strap or band that goes around a horse's belly.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
阪 means "slope, hill."
Slope - A sloping piece of land or a sloping road.
Hill - A steep incline or a steep rise in the land.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
吐 means "vomit, spit out, throw up."
To Express - To articulate words with the mouth.
To Vomit - To expel something that has been swallowed.
To Exhale - To expel breath from the mouth.
To Speak Ill - To express something unfavorable with the mouth.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
若 means "young, youth, young person."
Young And Fresh - This refers to something that is new and has not been around for a long time.
Young Master - This refers to a young boy from a high-ranking family.
Immature - This refers to something that is not yet fully developed.
New Generation - This refers to the new generation of people.
Hypothetically - This refers to a situation that is hypothetical or possible.
Auxiliary Character - This refers to a character used to describe something. e.g. 自若
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
土 means "soil, earth, ground."
Earth, Ground - The surface of the earth, soil, land, territory, and the great earth.
Countryside, Hometown - The countryside, hometown, and region.
Element - One of the five elements, with the direction of the center and the color of yellow.
Measurement - To measure, equal to degrees.
Instrument - An instrument made of baked clay, one of the eight sounds (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, pottery, earth, leather, and wood).
Saturday - Saturday, one of the seven days of the week.
Turkey - Abbreviation of the country name "Turkey(土耳古)".
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
判 means "judgment, decision, discernment."
Understand, Comprehend - To clearly understand something.
Distinguish, Discern - To differentiate between good and bad.
Coin - An old form of currency, such as a large or small denomination.
Size - The dimensions of a paper or other object.
多 means "many, numerous, much."
反 means "opposite, anti, against."
To Return, Reverse, Undo Something - To give back, to exchange, to restore to its original state.
Unit Of Area Measurement - A unit of measurement for the area of a field.
Unit Of Cloth Length Measurement - A unit of measurement for the length of cloth.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
能 means "ability, talent, skill."
Ability - The ability to do something well or to have a special talent.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Talent - Outstanding ability or skill.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - A form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
畔 means "bank, edge, shore."
Boundary Of Cultivated Land - A boundary between cultivated land and uncultivated land.
Black - The color black.
Path - A path or road.
Surroundings - The area around a particular place.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
磐 means "rock, boulder, crag."
Rock - A large, thick rock.
Rock - A flat, large rock.
To be stuck.
Iwaki - An abbreviation for "Iwaki(磐城)".
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
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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
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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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