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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Kaji, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
梶 means "tree branch." Details are below.
Tree Branch Tip - The tip of a 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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
加 means "add, include, augment." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
鍛 means "forge, temper, train." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
可 means "allowable, permissible, acceptable." Details are below.
Good. Suitable. - Used to express approval or agreement.
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." Details are below.
Child - A young child or infant. Used to count the number of children a person has. E.g. 3児の母 (Mother of 3 children).
Young man - A young adult male.
Self-reference - A word used by a child to refer to themselves when speaking to their parents.
鍛 means "forge, temper, train." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
Show - To indicate or point out something.
Instruct - To give directions or advice.
Shinto Deity - A god or goddess in the Shinto religion.
加 means "add, include, augment." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
可 means "allowable, permissible, acceptable." Details are below.
Good. Suitable. - Used to express approval or agreement.
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." Details are below.
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
加 means "add, include, augment." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
鍜 means "a protective device worn on the left, right, or back of the headband to protect the neck."
冶 means "metallurgy, smelting." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
鍛 means "forge, temper, train." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
鹿 means "deer, antelope." Details are below.
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.
Foot of a mountain - The base of a mountain.
耳 means "ear." Details are below.
加 means "add, include, augment." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
To serve in an official capacity - This refers to someone who is responsible for a certain role or task.
To manage or oversee - This refers to taking charge of a certain task or responsibility.
To inquire - This refers to investigating a situation or gathering information.
家 means "house, home, family." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
香 means "fragrance, aroma." Details are below.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
椎 means "oak tree, spine, vertebrae." Details are below.
Tool used to strike objects - To strike, hit, or beat.
Dull, cursed, foolish.
Spine.
Tree of the Betulaceae family, evergreen and tall.
加 means "add, include, augment." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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." Details are below.
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.
鍜 means "a protective device worn on the left, right, or back of the headband to protect the neck."
示 means "demonstrate, indicate, show." Details are below.
Show - To indicate or point out something.
Instruct - To give directions or advice.
Shinto Deity - A god or goddess in the Shinto religion.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting." Details are below.
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.
地 means "ground, earth, land." Details are below.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
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.
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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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