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Kaji
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 "Kaji," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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梶 means "tree branch."
Directional Control - Used to control the direction of a boat or car.
Broussonetia Papyrifera - A deciduous tree of the Quercus family.
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.
治 means "govern, manage, cure."
Location - The place of a government office.
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.
治 means "govern, manage, cure."
Location - The place of a government office.
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.
冶 means "metallurgy, smelting."
Casting - The process of shaping metal by melting and pouring it into a mold.
Melting - The process of heating a substance until it changes into a liquid state.
Refining - The process of purifying a substance by heating it and removing impurities.
Metalworker - A person who works with metal, such as a blacksmith or a foundry worker.
Attractive - Having an appealing or charming quality.
Beautiful - Pleasing to the eye or ear
揖 means "bailing. a form of courtesy in which the two hands are combined in front of the chest."
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.
地 means "ground, earth, land."
可 means "allowable, permissible, acceptable."
Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.
Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.
Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.
Should. - Used to express that something should be done.
Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.
Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.
児 means "child, young of animals."
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.
示 means "demonstrate, indicate, show."
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.
地 means "ground, earth, land."
賀 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.
治 means "govern, manage, cure."
Location - The place of a government office.
可 means "allowable, permissible, acceptable."
Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.
Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.
Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.
Should. - Used to express that something should be done.
Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.
Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.
知 means "knowledge, understanding, awareness."
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.
寺 means "temple, buddhist temple."
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.
治 means "govern, manage, cure."
Location - The place of a government office.
楮 means "kouzou. a deciduous shrub of the mulberry family."
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.
次 means "next, following."
鍜 means "a protective device worn on the left, right, or back of the headband to protect the neck."
冶 means "metallurgy, smelting."
Casting - The process of shaping metal by melting and pouring it into a mold.
Melting - The process of heating a substance until it changes into a liquid state.
Refining - The process of purifying a substance by heating it and removing impurities.
Metalworker - A person who works with metal, such as a blacksmith or a foundry worker.
Attractive - Having an appealing or charming quality.
Beautiful - Pleasing to the eye or ear
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.
地 means "ground, earth, land."
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.
次 means "next, following."
鹿 means "deer, antelope."
Deer - A hoofed mammal with slender legs and antlers on the males.
Symbol Of Power And Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
耳 means "ear."
鍜 means "a protective device worn on the left, right, or back of the headband to protect the neck."
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.
持 means "hold, possess, have."
賀 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.
司 means "administer, manage, control."
家 means "house, home, family."
Family - A group of people related by blood or marriage.
Lineage - A group of people descended from a common ancestor.
Specialty - A branch of knowledge or art. People belonging to it.
To Live - To inhabit or reside in a place.
治 means "govern, manage, cure."
Location - The place of a government office.
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.
冶 means "metallurgy, smelting."
Casting - The process of shaping metal by melting and pouring it into a mold.
Melting - The process of heating a substance until it changes into a liquid state.
Refining - The process of purifying a substance by heating it and removing impurities.
Metalworker - A person who works with metal, such as a blacksmith or a foundry worker.
Attractive - Having an appealing or charming quality.
Beautiful - Pleasing to the eye or ear
鍜 means "a protective device worn on the left, right, or back of the headband to protect the neck."
次 means "next, following."
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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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