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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,959 kanji variations.
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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 choices for "Kamon," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
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.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
掃 means "sweep, clean, brush."
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
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.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
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.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
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.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
歌 means "song, singing."
Singing - The act of singing with rhythm and melody, usually to music.
Poem - A unit of poetry, one of the forms of Chinese poetry.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
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.
紋 means "crest, emblem, coat of arms."
鴨 means "duck."
Duck - A water bird of the duck family.
Domestic Duck - A duck that has been domesticated and kept as a pet.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
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.
文 means "sentence."
Writing - Characters written on paper, books, letters, etc.
Learning - Knowledge, arts, culture, etc.
Decoration - Color, patterns, etc.
Appearance - To make something look good.
Letters - Writing letters.
Currency - An old unit of currency.
Measurement - A unit of measurement for items such as socks and shoes, approximately 2.4 centimeters.
下 means "below, down, under."
Lower - Lower in position, value, age, etc. Inferior.
Later - After in time, order, or sequence of events.
Descend - To move from a higher to a lower place.
Subordinate - Under the control of another.
Act - To do something.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
神 means "god, deity."
God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
門 means "gate, doorway, entrance."
Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.
Place of entry and exit for people and objects.
Home. Family. Clan.
Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.
Broad categorization of things.
A counting word for cannons.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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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.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
Japanese Style Nickname
In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
Households?
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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