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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 "Ikai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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猪 means "boar."
Boar - A wild pig with tusks, typically found in forests.
Pig - A domesticated animal with a stout body, short legs, and a snout for rooting in the soil to find food.
飼 means "to keep, raise, rear (animals)."
伊 means "italy, that one."
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
井 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.
開 means "open, start, begin."
Gap, Difference - A gap or difference between two things.
伊 means "italy, that one."
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
貝 means "shell, shellfish."
五 means "five."
十 means "ten."
Ten - The number 10.
Tenth - The tenth in a series.
Many - A large number.
Perfect - Complete and satisfactory.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
井 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.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
飯 means "rice, meal, food."
Eating - To consume food, usually referring to a meal.
Meal - A prepared dish or dishes served together, typically with rice as the main component.
Feeding - To provide food for someone or something.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
伊 means "italy, that one."
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
井 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.
階 means "floor, storey, rank, level."
伊 means "italy, that one."
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
加 means "add, include, augment."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.
To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.
In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.
Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
伊 means "italy, that one."
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
飼 means "to keep, raise, rear (animals)."
井 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.
貝 means "shell, shellfish."
井 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.
改 means "improvement, reform, alteration."
Amend - To make changes or corrections to something in order to improve it.
Stop And Renew - To stop doing something and start doing something new.
Rectify - To make changes or corrections to something in order to make it better.
Inspect - To examine something closely in order to check its quality or condition.
Reform - To change one's behavior to become more proper or correct.
筏 means "raft. something made of wood or bamboo that floats on the water."
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
位 means "position, rank, grade, throne, seat."
Position - The location of something.
Status - A person's rank or social standing.
Direction - The direction of something.
Respect - A polite form of address, such as "all of you".
Dignity - The quality of being worthy of respect.
Degree - A measure of something, such as a quantity, range, or level.
飼 means "to keep, raise, rear (animals)."
井 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.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
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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.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
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.
Households
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