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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 "Hasegawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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長 means "long, leader, chief."
Long - Time, distance, size, length, etc.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Elderly - Older person.
Superior - Outstanding.
Excess - Unnecessary.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
川 means "river, stream, brook."
沙 means "sand."
Sand - Fine, granular particles of rock and mineral, typically found on beaches or deserts.
Beach - A strip of land along the edge of a body of water, typically consisting of sand or pebbles.
Desert - A barren area of land, typically with little vegetation, extreme temperatures, and sparse population.
Sift - To separate out the good from the bad by washing with water.
魚 means "fish, seafood."
川 means "river, stream, brook."
長 means "long, leader, chief."
Long - Time, distance, size, length, etc.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Elderly - Older person.
Superior - Outstanding.
Excess - Unnecessary.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
八 means "eight, 8."
Eight - The number eight.
Divide - To divide or separate.
TwoO'clock - An old way of referring to the current time of around 2am or 2pm.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
Rapids - A fast-flowing part of a river.
Position - A place, a refuge, a reliance, a time, a situation, or a case.
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
Wave - Movement of the water surface caused by the wind. Also, something in a wave-like shape.
Ripple - When a wave is created.
Something that is transmitted like a wave. Something that moves like a wave.
Abbreviation of the country name "Poland" (波蘭).
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
Rapids - A fast-flowing part of a river.
Position - A place, a refuge, a reliance, a time, a situation, or a case.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
羽 means "feather, wing."
Feathers - The feathers of a bird or insect.
Bird - A bird or other avian species.
Ornament - An ornament held in the hand when dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
Rapids - A fast-flowing part of a river.
Position - A place, a refuge, a reliance, a time, a situation, or a case.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
泊 means "stay, overnight."
To Stop - To halt or cease movement.
ShallowMarsh, Swamp, Or Lake - A shallow body of water such as a marsh, swamp, or lake.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
Rapids - A fast-flowing part of a river.
Position - A place, a refuge, a reliance, a time, a situation, or a case.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
長 means "long, leader, chief."
Long - Time, distance, size, length, etc.
Leader - Someone in charge.
Elderly - Older person.
Superior - Outstanding.
Excess - Unnecessary.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
Rapids - A fast-flowing part of a river.
Position - A place, a refuge, a reliance, a time, a situation, or a case.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
早 means "early, fast."
Quickly - Acting or happening quickly, early in the morning, or immediately.
Young - Representing youth or being young in age.
Hasten - To make something happen sooner or faster.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
川 means "river, stream, brook."
初 means "first, beginning, initial."
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
Rapids - A fast-flowing part of a river.
Position - A place, a refuge, a reliance, a time, a situation, or a case.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
Leaf - A thin and flat object, like a leaf of a plant or tree.
Sheet - A piece of paper or other material.
Parting - The end of something.
Era - A period of time.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
Rapids - A fast-flowing part of a river.
Position - A place, a refuge, a reliance, a time, a situation, or a case.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
八 means "eight, 8."
Eight - The number eight.
Divide - To divide or separate.
TwoO'clock - An old way of referring to the current time of around 2am or 2pm.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
Rapids - A fast-flowing part of a river.
Position - A place, a refuge, a reliance, a time, a situation, or a case.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
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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."
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