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Kanagawa
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  • Hiraganatip:かながわ
  • Katakanatip:カナガワ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 3,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Kanagawa

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 variations for "Kanagawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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金川- Kanagawa -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In Five Elements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 3,000

金河- Kanagawa -

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means "gold, money, metal."

  • Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.

  • Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.

  • Color - Golden or golden-colored.

  • Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.

  • Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.

  • Metal In Five Elements - One of the five elements,

  • West - West in eight directions.

  • Star - The name of a star, Venus.

  • Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).

  • Friday - One of the seven days of the week.

means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40

神奈川- Kanagawa -

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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.

means "nara, name of a place in Japan."

  • Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.

  • Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

  • Apple Tree - Refers to a tree that produces apples.

  • Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.

  • A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40

神名川- Kanagawa -

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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.

means "name, family name, given name."

  • Name - A name given to someone or something.

  • Reputation - A good reputation or honor.

  • Achievement - Accomplishments or successes.

  • Notable - Being well-known or famous.

  • Formal - The outward appearance or surface.

  • Counting - A word used to count people.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

加奈川- Kanagawa -

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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.

  • To Give, Bestow - To provide something to 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.

means "nara, name of a place in Japan."

  • Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.

  • Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

  • Apple Tree - Refers to a tree that produces apples.

  • Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.

  • A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

銑川- Kanagawa -

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means "pig iron, crude iron."

  • Refined Metal - A metal with a glossy finish.

  • Decoration On The Ends Of A Bow - A gold decoration attached to the ends of a bow.

  • Ingot - The iron used as the raw material for casting.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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