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Kai
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  • Hiraganatip:かい
  • Katakanatip:カイ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 20,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Kai, Kay

Kanji Names & Meanings - 18 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 choices for "Kai," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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甲斐- Kai -

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means "armor, first, a (in a sequence of items)."

  • First In Rank Or Order - The first in a series of things or a class of things.

  • Hard Outer Covering - A hard outer covering that covers the exterior of something. e.g. Turtle shell(甲羅).

  • Armor - Protective clothing that covers the body. e.g. 甲冑.

  • Element Of Wood - In the Five Elements, it is associated with Wood.

  • Direction Of East - In the Eight Directions, it is associated with East.

  • High Pitch - Refers to a high pitch in sound.

means "elegance, beauty, grace."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20,000

- Kai -

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means "shell, shellfish."

  • Shell - A hard outer covering of an animal, such as a mollusk or turtle.

  • Treasure - Valuable items, such as gold or coins.

  • Pattern - A design or decoration that resembles a shell.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

加井- Kai -

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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.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to 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.

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. 80

- Kai -

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means "meeting, gathering, association."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40

- Kai -

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means "improvement, reform, alteration."

  • Amend - To make changes or corrections to something in order to improve it.

  • Stop And Renew - To stop doing something and start doing something new.

  • Rectify - To make changes or corrections to something in order to make it better.

  • Inspect - To examine something closely in order to check its quality or condition.

  • Reform - To change one's behavior to become more proper or correct.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

- Kai -

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means "lump, mass, chunk."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

- Kai -

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means "soldier. army."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

賀井- Kai -

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means "congratulation, greeting."

  • Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.

  • Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.

  • Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.

  • Bear, Carry - To support or hold up something.

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. 10

- Kai -

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means "meeting. become one. gathering."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

- Kai -

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means "open, start, begin."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kai -

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means "ocean, sea."

  • Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.

  • Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.

  • Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.

  • Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.

  • Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kai -

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means "go around. to go around."

  • Householdstip: under 10

甲伊- Kai -

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means "armor, first, a (in a sequence of items)."

  • First In Rank Or Order - The first in a series of things or a class of things.

  • Hard Outer Covering - A hard outer covering that covers the exterior of something. e.g. Turtle shell(甲羅).

  • Armor - Protective clothing that covers the body. e.g. 甲冑.

  • Element Of Wood - In the Five Elements, it is associated with Wood.

  • Direction Of East - In the Eight Directions, it is associated with East.

  • High Pitch - Refers to a high pitch in sound.

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

嘉井- Kai -

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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.

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: under 10

- Kai -

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means "a deciduous tree of the fabaceae family."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Kai -

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means "oar, a tool used to paddle a boat."

  • Householdstip: under 10

改井- Kai -

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means "improvement, reform, alteration."

  • Amend - To make changes or corrections to something in order to improve it.

  • Stop And Renew - To stop doing something and start doing something new.

  • Rectify - To make changes or corrections to something in order to make it better.

  • Inspect - To examine something closely in order to check its quality or condition.

  • Reform - To change one's behavior to become more proper or correct.

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: under 10

香井- Kai -

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means "fragrance, aroma, scent."

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: under 10

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