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This name is also used as a first name: Kanai
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 "Kanai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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金 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.
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.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
金 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.
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.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
叶 means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
Agreement - To be in harmony or accord.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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.
内 means "inside, within."
Inside - Refers to the inside of a certain range.
Internal - Refers to the inside of something.
During A Period Of Time - Refers to a certain period of time.
Within The Family - Refers to the inside of a family, such as a wife.
Enter - Refers to entering something.
Secretly - Refers to doing something secretly.
Cherish - Refers to cherishing something.
Put In - Refers to putting something inside something else.
Store - Refers to storing something.
叶 means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
Agreement - To be in harmony or accord.
兼 means "simultaneously, concurrently."
Combine Multiple Things Together - To combine or join together multiple things.
Not Possible - To indicate that something is not possible or unlikely.
In Advance - To do something beforehand.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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.
那 means "that, that one."
Many - Refers to a large quantity or amount.
Beautiful - Refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing.
Peaceful - Refers to a state of tranquility or serenity.
Question Mark, Contradiction - Used to express doubt or a contradiction.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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.
内 means "inside, within."
Inside - Refers to the inside of a certain range.
Internal - Refers to the inside of something.
During A Period Of Time - Refers to a certain period of time.
Within The Family - Refers to the inside of a family, such as a wife.
Enter - Refers to entering something.
Secretly - Refers to doing something secretly.
Cherish - Refers to cherishing something.
Put In - Refers to putting something inside something else.
Store - Refers to storing something.
叶 means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
Agreement - To be in harmony or accord.
内 means "inside, within."
Inside - Refers to the inside of a certain range.
Internal - Refers to the inside of something.
During A Period Of Time - Refers to a certain period of time.
Within The Family - Refers to the inside of a family, such as a wife.
Enter - Refers to entering something.
Secretly - Refers to doing something secretly.
Cherish - Refers to cherishing something.
Put In - Refers to putting something inside something else.
Store - Refers to storing something.
叶 means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
Agreement - To be in harmony or accord.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
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.
内 means "inside, within."
Inside - Refers to the inside of a certain range.
Internal - Refers to the inside of something.
During A Period Of Time - Refers to a certain period of time.
Within The Family - Refers to the inside of a family, such as a wife.
Enter - Refers to entering something.
Secretly - Refers to doing something secretly.
Cherish - Refers to cherishing something.
Put In - Refers to putting something inside something else.
Store - Refers to storing something.
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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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