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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 "Kadoya," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
角 means "horn, corner."
Horns - The horns on the head of an animal. Also, something shaped like a horn.
Pointed - A sharp point.
Corner - The corner of something. The edge of an object.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese board game Shogi, "角(Kaku)".
谷 means "valley, ravine."
角 means "horn, corner."
Horns - The horns on the head of an animal. Also, something shaped like a horn.
Pointed - A sharp point.
Corner - The corner of something. The edge of an object.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese board game Shogi, "角(Kaku)".
家 means "house, home, family."
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
家 means "house, home, family."
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
矢 means "arrow, dart."
廉 means "cheap, inexpensive, reasonable."
Honesty - Acting in an upright and honest manner. Having a pure heart.
Corner - The corner of something. The boundary between two things.
Cheap - Having a low price.
Issue - Something that should be taken up as a problem. The reason for something.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
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.
登 means "climb, ascend, register, login."
Ascend - To go up, to climb to a higher place.
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
角 means "horn, corner."
Horns - The horns on the head of an animal. Also, something shaped like a horn.
Pointed - A sharp point.
Corner - The corner of something. The edge of an object.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese board game Shogi, "角(Kaku)".
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
角 means "horn, corner."
Horns - The horns on the head of an animal. Also, something shaped like a horn.
Pointed - A sharp point.
Corner - The corner of something. The edge of an object.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese board game Shogi, "角(Kaku)".
矢 means "arrow, dart."
角 means "horn, corner."
Horns - The horns on the head of an animal. Also, something shaped like a horn.
Pointed - A sharp point.
Corner - The corner of something. The edge of an object.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese board game Shogi, "角(Kaku)".
舎 means "house, cottage, hut."
House - A building or residence.
Inn - A place to stay overnight.
Rest - To take a break or relax.
Distance - The distance a military unit can travel in one day, approximately thirty miles.
Humility - A term used to express humility for oneself or one's family.
Place - To put something in a certain location.
Discard - To throw away.
Forgive - To allow and release someone.
Leave - To put something in a certain place and leave it there.
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.
登 means "climb, ascend, register, login."
Ascend - To go up, to climb to a higher place.
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
舎 means "house, cottage, hut."
House - A building or residence.
Inn - A place to stay overnight.
Rest - To take a break or relax.
Distance - The distance a military unit can travel in one day, approximately thirty miles.
Humility - A term used to express humility for oneself or one's family.
Place - To put something in a certain location.
Discard - To throw away.
Forgive - To allow and release someone.
Leave - To put something in a certain place and leave it there.
円 means "circle, yen."
Circle - A shape that is round and has no corners.
Round - Having a circular shape.
Circular - Having a curved line that forms a circle.
Smooth - Without any sharp edges or angles.
Cute - Having a round and attractive shape.
Perfect - Without any gaps or missing parts.
Currency - The unit of currency in Japan.
Area - A region or area around a certain point.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
廉 means "cheap, inexpensive, reasonable."
Honesty - Acting in an upright and honest manner. Having a pure heart.
Corner - The corner of something. The boundary between two things.
Cheap - Having a low price.
Issue - Something that should be taken up as a problem. The reason for something.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
格 means "rank, status, grade."
Rule, Regulation, Norm - A set of standards or guidelines that must be followed.
Form, Shape - A pattern or arrangement of objects in a square or rectangular shape.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
Last names that have the same initial of K.
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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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