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Higashi
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  • Hiraganatip:ひがし
  • Katakanatip:ヒガシ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 40,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Higashi

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 variations

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 "Higashi," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40,000

日樫- Higashi -

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means "sun, day, Japan."

means "oak tree."

  • Oak - A evergreen tall tree of the Fagaceae family.

  • Chestnut - The fruit of the tree is a chestnut.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

樋樫- Higashi -

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means "gutter, downspout."

  • Water Tube - A long tube made of wood or bamboo used to guide and deliver water.

  • Narrow - A narrow and long groove made on the surface of an object.

means "oak tree."

  • Oak - A evergreen tall tree of the Fagaceae family.

  • Chestnut - The fruit of the tree is a chestnut.

  • Householdstip: under 10

日下志- Higashi -

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means "sun, day, Japan."

means "below, down, under."

  • Lower - Lower in position, value, age, etc. Inferior.

  • Later - After in time, order, or sequence of events.

  • Descend - To move from a higher to a lower place.

  • Subordinate - Under the control of another.

  • Issue An Order - To give a command.

  • Act - To do something.

means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

  • Householdstip: under 10

日賀志- Higashi -

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means "sun, day, Japan."

means "congratulation, greeting."

  • Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.

  • Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.

  • Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.

  • Bear, Carry - To support or hold up something.

means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

  • Householdstip: under 10

日河岸- Higashi -

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means "sun, day, Japan."

means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

means "shore, bank."

  • High - A high place at the edge of the water.

  • Sharp - A sharp corner or edge.

  • Steep - Steep or rugged.

  • Householdstip: under 10

東志- Higashi -

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means "east, oriental, tokyo."

  • East - Directional name. To go east.

  • Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.

  • Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.

means "aspiration, ambition, goal."

  • Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.

  • Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.

  • Record - To remember or recall.

  • Document - To record or document.

  • Writings - A record written down. A book.

  • Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.

  • Householdstip: under 10

干河岸- Higashi -

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means "dried, parched, to air out, to dry in the sun."

  • Dry, Dehydrate - To remove moisture from something.

  • Violate - To do something that goes against morality or law.

  • Involve - To be related to or have a part in something.

  • Seek - To try to obtain something.

  • Shield - A protective armor used to defend oneself.

  • Ten Celestial Stems - A Chinese system of divination.

means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

means "shore, bank."

  • High - A high place at the edge of the water.

  • Sharp - A sharp corner or edge.

  • Steep - Steep or rugged.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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