Kakutani

Hiragana:かくたに
Katakana:カクタニ
Households:aprx. 5,000
English transcription:Kakutani

Kanji Names & Meanings - 2 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 "Kakutani," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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角谷- Kakutani -

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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)".

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谷 means "valley, ravine."

Valley - A depression between two mountains.
Path - A road or path.
Reach A Limit - To reach a point of no return.
Nurture - To raise and care for.

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Households: aprx. 5,000

格谷- Kakutani -

格 means "rank, status, grade."

Rule, Regulation, Norm - A set of standards or guidelines that must be followed.
Status, Position - A person's rank or standing in society.
Form, Shape - A pattern or arrangement of objects in a square or rectangular shape.
Reach, Achieve - To accomplish or attain a goal.
Correct, Rectify - To make something right or accurate.
Strike, Hit - To hit or strike something.
Block, Prevent - To stop or hinder something.

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谷 means "valley, ravine."

Valley - A depression between two mountains.
Path - A road or path.
Reach A Limit - To reach a point of no return.
Nurture - To raise and care for.

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Households: aprx. 20

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