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This name is also used as a first name: Kaai
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 "Kaai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent."
Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.
Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.
Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.
Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.
Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
会 means "meeting, gathering, association."
Understand, Realize - To comprehend or to come to an understanding.
Certainly, Definitely - Without a doubt.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
鍛 means "forge, temper, train."
Forge - To improve the quality of metal by hammering it.
Enhance Technical Quality - To improve the quality of a skill or technique.
Strengthen Body And Mind - To make the body and mind stronger.
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
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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
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