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Hosoi
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  • Hiraganatip:ほそい
  • Katakanatip:ホソイ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 7,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Hosoi

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 choices for "Hosoi," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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細井- Hosoi -

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means "thin, slender, fine, delicate, narrow."

means "well, water hole, pit."

  • Well, Wellhead - A well or wellhead is a structure built to contain and provide access to a natural underground water source.

  • Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 7,000

細居- Hosoi -

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means "thin, slender, fine, delicate, narrow."

means "to be present, to reside, to stay."

  • To Be, Exist, Stay, Reside, Dwell, Live - To be in a certain place, to put oneself in a certain place, to live in a certain place, to be allowed to live in a certain place, to store/accumulate something.

  • To Express A Question Or Call (auxiliary character) - Used to express a question or call.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 50

保曾井- Hosoi -

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means "preserve, protect, guarantee."

  • Protect - To maintain a certain state or condition.

  • Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.

  • Nurture - To care for and raise.

  • Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.

  • Undertake - To take on responsibility.

  • Caretaker - Someone who looks after and takes care of something.

  • Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.

  • Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.

means "ancestor, previous, once, ever."

  • Previously - Refers to something that has happened in the past.

  • Multiple Times - Refers to something that has happened multiple times.

  • Increase - Refers to something that is increasing or being added to.

means "well, water hole, pit."

  • Well, Wellhead - A well or wellhead is a structure built to contain and provide access to a natural underground water source.

  • Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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