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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,959 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 choices for "Hyoudou," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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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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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.
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."
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.
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