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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 "Ikami," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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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)".
神 means "god, deity."
God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
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.
上 means "up, above, top."
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.
神 means "god, deity."
God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
居 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.
神 means "god, deity."
God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
意 means "meaning, intention, idea."
Heart - A feeling of deep emotion or strong affection.
Thought - A mental process of considering or reasoning about something.
Intention - A plan or purpose to do something.
Meaning - The significance or importance of something.
Interpretation - The act of understanding or explaining the meaning of something.
Consideration - The act of carefully thinking about something.
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.
美 means "beauty, beautiful, pretty."
Beautiful - Having a pleasing appearance or attractive qualities.
Splendid - Impressive in appearance or quality.
Admirable - Inspiring admiration or approval.
Delicious - Having a pleasant, enjoyable taste.
Praiseworthy - Deserving of praise or admiration.
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.
上 means "up, above, top."
居 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.
上 means "up, above, top."
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.
上 means "up, above, top."
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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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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