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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 "Hikawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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樋 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.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
日 means "sun, day, Japan."
Daytime - The time when the sun is out.
Day - A full 24-hour period.
Everyday - Every day.
Abbreviation Of Japan - The abbreviation of Japan.
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
氷 means "ice."
To Freeze - This refers to the process of a liquid turning into a solid due to a decrease in temperature.
Ice - This refers to the solid form of water that is found naturally in the environment.
Pure White - This refers to something that is completely white and free from any dirt or impurities.
Easily Melting - This refers to something that melts quickly when exposed to heat.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
飛 means "fly, jump, leap."
Fly - To move through the air like a bird. To move quickly.
High - To be located in a high place.
Unfounded - Without evidence or basis.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese game of Shogi, the Flying Chariot.
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
飛 means "fly, jump, leap."
Fly - To move through the air like a bird. To move quickly.
High - To be located in a high place.
Unfounded - Without evidence or basis.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese game of Shogi, the Flying Chariot.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
火 means "fire."
Fire - The light and heat produced when something burns.
Light - A source of illumination.
Burning - To set fire to, to ignite, to consume by fire.
Hurrying - To move quickly, to rush, to be imminent.
Element - One of the five elements, south in direction, red in color.
Tuesday - One of the seven days of the week.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
桧 means "hinoki, Japanese cypress."
Hinoki - Tall evergreen tree of the cypress family.
皮 means "skin, hide, leather."
Skin - The outer layer of the body or an object that covers the surface.
Surface - The top part or outer layer of something.
Leather - A material made from the skin of an animal, usually tanned and treated to make it soft and flexible.
Drum - A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched over one or both ends.
翠 means "green, emerald, jade."
Jade - A bird that lives near water, especially the female kingfisher, which is called "sui".
Green - A shade of blue-green.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
檜 means "hinoki, Japanese cypress."
Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) - A species of evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family.
Ibuki (Chamaecyparis pisifera) - A species of evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family.
皮 means "skin, hide, leather."
Skin - The outer layer of the body or an object that covers the surface.
Surface - The top part or outer layer of something.
Leather - A material made from the skin of an animal, usually tanned and treated to make it soft and flexible.
Drum - A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched over one or both ends.
日 means "sun, day, Japan."
Daytime - The time when the sun is out.
Day - A full 24-hour period.
Everyday - Every day.
Abbreviation Of Japan - The abbreviation of Japan.
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
陽 means "sun, sunlight, positive, daytime."
Sun, Daylight - The bright place where the sun shines. The light of the sun. The sun itself.
South Side Of A Mountain - The side of a mountain that faces the sun.
North Side Of A River - The side of a river that faces away from the sun.
Bright, Clear - Something that is illuminated and easy to see.
Positive, Dynamic - Something that is active and has a positive outlook.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
檜 means "hinoki, Japanese cypress."
Hinoki (Chamaecyparis obtusa) - A species of evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family.
Ibuki (Chamaecyparis pisifera) - A species of evergreen coniferous tree in the cypress family.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
辺 means "edge, side, vicinity."
Edge - The outermost part of something, or the line that marks the outermost part.
Periphery - The area that is away from the center or main part.
Side - Nearby or adjacent to something.
Polygon - The line that marks the outermost part of a polygon in mathematics.
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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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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