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Imai
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  • Hiraganatip:いまい
  • Katakanatip:イマイ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 50,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Imai

This name is also used as a first name: First name / Given nameImai

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 variations

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 "Imai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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今井- Imai -

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means "now, present moment."

  • Now - Refers to the present moment.

  • Current - Refers to the present time or era.

  • Immediately - Refers to doing something without delay.

  • Soon - Refers to doing something in the near future.

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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 50,000

今居- Imai -

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means "now, present moment."

  • Now - Refers to the present moment.

  • Current - Refers to the present time or era.

  • Immediately - Refers to doing something without delay.

  • Soon - Refers to doing something in the near future.

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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 80

今伊- Imai -

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means "now, present moment."

  • Now - Refers to the present moment.

  • Current - Refers to the present time or era.

  • Immediately - Refers to doing something without delay.

  • Soon - Refers to doing something in the near future.

means "italy, that one."

  • He, She, It - Third person pronoun.

  • This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".

  • Householdstip: under 10

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