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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 "Kaida," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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甲 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.
斐 means "elegance, beauty, grace."
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
開 means "open, start, begin."
Gap, Difference - A gap or difference between two things.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
貝 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.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
改 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.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
戒 means "admonish, warn, caution."
To Admonish - To give advice or warning.
To Guard - To protect or take precautions against something.
To Forbid - To prohibit or disallow something.
Precept - A rule or principle that should be followed.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
会 means "meeting, gathering, association."
Understand, Realize - To comprehend or to come to an understanding.
Certainly, Definitely - Without a doubt.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
買 means "buy, purchase."
Buy - Pay money to obtain goods.
Value - Recognize the value of something.
Appreciate - Give a high evaluation.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
飼 means "to keep, raise, rear (animals)."
Feed - To provide food to an animal or person in order to sustain them.
Raise - To nurture and care for an animal or person in order to help them grow and develop.
Care For - To provide attention and support to an animal or person in order to ensure their well-being.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
介 means "intermediary, mediate, shellfish."
Helping - To assist or aid someone.
Intervening - To come between two or more people or things.
Mediating - To act as a mediator between two or more parties.
Separating - To divide or keep apart.
Armor - To wear armor.
Isolation - To be alone or isolated.
Magnifying - To make something larger or greater.
Edge - The outermost part of something.
Shell - The hard outer covering of certain animals.
Ancient Japanese Official - A fourth-ranking official in ancient Japan, second in rank to the kokushi.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
海 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.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
界 means "boundary, world, domain."
Boundary, Division, Separation - A boundary or division that marks the end of something or the beginning of something else.
Within The Boundary, Division - Within the boundary or division that marks the end of something or the beginning of something else.
Area, Range - An area or range that is marked by a boundary or division.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
養 means "foster, nourish, raise."
Nurture - To provide food and other necessities to raise and care for someone.
Support - To provide financial or other assistance to someone.
Educate - To teach and help someone to improve.
Care - To provide care and attention to someone.
Provide - To give food, shelter, and other necessities to someone.
Serve - To work for and obey someone of higher authority.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
皆 means "everyone, all."
Everyone - Refers to a large group of people, all together.
Together - Refers to being in the same place or doing the same thing at the same time.
Same - Refers to being the same in some way.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
會 means "meeting. become one. gathering."
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
廻 means "revolve, turn, rotate."
To Turn - To change the direction. To turn to the opposite direction. To turn to the back.
To Change - To return. To go back to the original place. To return to the original place.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
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