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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 "Ichichou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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壱 means "one, first, primary."
One - Refers to a single item or number.
All - Refers to the entirety of something.
Solely - Refers to something that is done or used exclusively.
Completely - Refers to something that is done or used in its entirety.
Once - Refers to a single occurrence.
Large Character - Refers to a large character used in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting instead of using the character "一(one)".
丁 means "ward, street, counter for houses, shops, etc."
Address - Used in Japanese address notation to represent a district or ward.
A Unit Of Metal Products - Used to count metal products such as guns.
A Unit Of Page - Used to count the number of pages in Japanese books.
Order - Used to count dishes or drinks ordered at a restaurant.
Adult Male - A man who has reached adulthood. A hardworking man.
Servant - A man who is employed. A man doing odd jobs, menial labor, or servitude.
Hit - To hit, to fit in, to encounter, to meet.
Fourth - Second of the Ten Celestial Stems. Fourth in rank or order.
Fire - Element of Wood in the Five Elements.
South - South in the eight directions.
壹 means "one. one. all. one."
丁 means "ward, street, counter for houses, shops, etc."
Address - Used in Japanese address notation to represent a district or ward.
A Unit Of Metal Products - Used to count metal products such as guns.
A Unit Of Page - Used to count the number of pages in Japanese books.
Order - Used to count dishes or drinks ordered at a restaurant.
Adult Male - A man who has reached adulthood. A hardworking man.
Servant - A man who is employed. A man doing odd jobs, menial labor, or servitude.
Hit - To hit, to fit in, to encounter, to meet.
Fourth - Second of the Ten Celestial Stems. Fourth in rank or order.
Fire - Element of Wood in the Five Elements.
South - South in the eight directions.
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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.
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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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