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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
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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 "Hyoudou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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兵 means "soldier, warrior, military personnel."
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states, or different groups within a nation or state.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Warrior - A person who is experienced in or capable of engaging in combat.
Soldier - A member of a country's armed forces who is trained and equipped to fight on land.
Weapon - An instrument or device used to inflict harm or damage on another person or object.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
頭 means "head."
兵 means "soldier, warrior, military personnel."
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states, or different groups within a nation or state.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Warrior - A person who is experienced in or capable of engaging in combat.
Soldier - A member of a country's armed forces who is trained and equipped to fight on land.
Weapon - An instrument or device used to inflict harm or damage on another person or object.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
兵 means "soldier, warrior, military personnel."
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states, or different groups within a nation or state.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Warrior - A person who is experienced in or capable of engaging in combat.
Soldier - A member of a country's armed forces who is trained and equipped to fight on land.
Weapon - An instrument or device used to inflict harm or damage on another person or object.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
働 means "work, labor, toil."
兵 means "soldier, warrior, military personnel."
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states, or different groups within a nation or state.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Warrior - A person who is experienced in or capable of engaging in combat.
Soldier - A member of a country's armed forces who is trained and equipped to fight on land.
Weapon - An instrument or device used to inflict harm or damage on another person or object.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
動 means "move, act, operate."
兵 means "soldier, warrior, military personnel."
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states, or different groups within a nation or state.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Warrior - A person who is experienced in or capable of engaging in combat.
Soldier - A member of a country's armed forces who is trained and equipped to fight on land.
Weapon - An instrument or device used to inflict harm or damage on another person or object.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
兵 means "soldier, warrior, military personnel."
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states, or different groups within a nation or state.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Warrior - A person who is experienced in or capable of engaging in combat.
Soldier - A member of a country's armed forces who is trained and equipped to fight on land.
Weapon - An instrument or device used to inflict harm or damage on another person or object.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
等 means "equal, etc., and so on."
Equal - Having the same value, amount, or degree.
Similar - Having characteristics in common.
Group - A number of people or things that are together or related in some way.
Class - A group of people or things that have similar characteristics or qualities.
Rank - A position in a hierarchy or order.
Measure - To compare or estimate the size, amount, or degree of something.
Wait - To remain in a place or situation until something happens or someone arrives.
Number - To count or enumerate in order.
兵 means "soldier, warrior, military personnel."
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states, or different groups within a nation or state.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Warrior - A person who is experienced in or capable of engaging in combat.
Soldier - A member of a country's armed forces who is trained and equipped to fight on land.
Weapon - An instrument or device used to inflict harm or damage on another person or object.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
俵 means "bale, bundle, sack."
Bale - A bag used to store items such as rice and coal.
A phrase used to count bales.
To divide or distribute.
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
俵 means "bale, bundle, sack."
Bale - A bag used to store items such as rice and coal.
A phrase used to count bales.
To divide or distribute.
頭 means "head."
兵 means "soldier, warrior, military personnel."
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states, or different groups within a nation or state.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Warrior - A person who is experienced in or capable of engaging in combat.
Soldier - A member of a country's armed forces who is trained and equipped to fight on land.
Weapon - An instrument or device used to inflict harm or damage on another person or object.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
堂 means "hall, temple, shrine."
表 means "table, chart, list."
Surface - The outer part of a house or building.
Formal - Official or official-looking.
Represent - To make something clear or obvious.
Sign - A mark or symbol used to indicate something.
Clothes - Upper garments, such as a coat or jacket.
Organize - To arrange things in a systematic way.
Example - A model or pattern to be followed.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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