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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Hirata, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
平 means "flat, even, level." Details are below.
To settle/Settle down - To become orderly or peaceful.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy." Details are below.
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.
枚 means "sheet, counter for flat objects." Details are below.
A wooden trunk used to keep soldiers quiet during night raids or military campaigns, resembling a pair of chopsticks held in the mouth.
A word used to count objects.
A word used to count thin, flat objects.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy." Details are below.
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.
比 means "comparison, ratio." Details are below.
Compare - To look for differences between two or more things. To consider the relative merits and demerits. To compare.
Learn - To exemplify. To imitate. To mimic.
Fellow - A person of the same kind or class.
Trial - A rule or precedent.
Ratio - A proportion or rate.
Line Up - To stand side by side. To arrange in a line.
Intimate - To become close. To draw near. To be on friendly terms.
Favor - To show partiality.
Match - To fit together.
These Days - A reference to the present time.
Philippines - An abbreviation of the country name "The Republic of the Philippines(比律賓)".
良 means "good, excellent, fine." Details are below.
Good/Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate/Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband/Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly/Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
For a Long Time - For a long period of time.
Wise/Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy." Details are below.
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.
平 means "flat, even, level." Details are below.
To settle/Settle down - To become orderly or peaceful.
太 means "thick, fat, big." Details are below.
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
Gain Weight - Describes someone who is becoming overweight.
平 means "flat, even, level." Details are below.
To settle/Settle down - To become orderly or peaceful.
多 means "many, numerous, much." Details are below.
衡 means "balance, scales, measure." Details are below.
Equilibrium - A state of balance or harmony.
Yoke - A wooden beam used to tie oxen together.
Crossbar - A horizontal bar used in a carriage.
Handrail - A rail used for support when climbing stairs.
The Fifth Star of the Big Dipper - A star in the constellation Ursa Major.
Horizontal - A direction parallel to the horizon.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy." Details are below.
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.
坦 means "flat, level, even." Details are below.
Calm/Peaceful - Describes something that is tranquil and serene.
Clear/Obvious - Describes something that is easily understood and evident.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy." Details are below.
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.
額 means "forehead, amount, frame." Details are below.
Forehead - The area from the eyebrows to the hairline.
Quantity - A predetermined amount.
Writing - Writing characters on boards or paper and displaying them on walls such as gates or rooms.
Bowing - Bowing one's head to the ground in prayer.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy." Details are below.
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.
開 means "open, start, begin." Details are below.
Cut Open - To cut something open.
Gap/Difference - A gap or difference between two things.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy." Details are below.
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.
比 means "comparison, ratio." Details are below.
Compare - To look for differences between two or more things. To consider the relative merits and demerits. To compare.
Learn - To exemplify. To imitate. To mimic.
Fellow - A person of the same kind or class.
Trial - A rule or precedent.
Ratio - A proportion or rate.
Line Up - To stand side by side. To arrange in a line.
Intimate - To become close. To draw near. To be on friendly terms.
Favor - To show partiality.
Match - To fit together.
These Days - A reference to the present time.
Philippines - An abbreviation of the country name "The Republic of the Philippines(比律賓)".
良 means "good, excellent, fine." Details are below.
Good/Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate/Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband/Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly/Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
For a Long Time - For a long period of time.
Wise/Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
多 means "many, numerous, much." Details are below.
Last names that have the same initial of H.
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For the kind Russian people
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The only power that can change the reality in Ukraine is for the Russian people to speak out. Please touch the world media outside of Russia to see how your government is causing the tragic situation. Thank you for a peaceful world!
e.g. UNICEF, Red CrossSort by Most Kanji Variation?
This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
Sort by Most Viewed?
The names are sorted by the number of times they have been viewed on this site. This ranking is based on the behavior of users around the world, including Japan, so it does not mean that the names are commonly viewed by Japanese people only.
Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
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.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
About this site's data of last names