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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 "Ishii," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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石 means "stone, rock."
Unyielding - Used to describe something that is unyielding or inflexible.
Worthless - Used to describe something that has no value or is of no use.
Powder - A mineral substance in powder form.
Unit Of Measurement - A unit of measurement for volume.
Unit Of Cargo - A unit of measurement for cargo capacity on a ship.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
石 means "stone, rock."
Unyielding - Used to describe something that is unyielding or inflexible.
Worthless - Used to describe something that has no value or is of no use.
Powder - A mineral substance in powder form.
Unit Of Measurement - A unit of measurement for volume.
Unit Of Cargo - A unit of measurement for cargo capacity on a ship.
射 means "shoot, fire, aim."
石 means "stone, rock."
Unyielding - Used to describe something that is unyielding or inflexible.
Worthless - Used to describe something that has no value or is of no use.
Powder - A mineral substance in powder form.
Unit Of Measurement - A unit of measurement for volume.
Unit Of Cargo - A unit of measurement for cargo capacity on a ship.
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)".
石 means "stone, rock."
Unyielding - Used to describe something that is unyielding or inflexible.
Worthless - Used to describe something that has no value or is of no use.
Powder - A mineral substance in powder form.
Unit Of Measurement - A unit of measurement for volume.
Unit Of Cargo - A unit of measurement for cargo capacity on a ship.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
磯 means "rocky shore, seashore."
Shoreline - The shoreline of the sea or lake, where there are many rocks and stones.
Water - The water hitting the rocks with great force.
Metaphorically - Metaphorically, to become intense or passionate.
Become - To become rough or coarse.
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)".
志 means "aspiration, ambition, goal."
Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Record - To remember or recall.
Document - To record or document.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
甃 means "laying tile. a flat tile laid on the ground."
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)".
志 means "aspiration, ambition, goal."
Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Record - To remember or recall.
Document - To record or document.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
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)".
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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.
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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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