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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 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 variations for "Kanja," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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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.
舎 means "house, cottage, hut."
House - A building or residence.
Inn - A place to stay overnight.
Rest - To take a break or relax.
Distance - The distance a military unit can travel in one day, approximately thirty miles.
Humility - A term used to express humility for oneself or one's family.
Place - To put something in a certain location.
Discard - To throw away.
Forgive - To allow and release someone.
Leave - To put something in a certain place and leave it there.
冠 means "crown, cap, diadem."
To Wear - To wear a crown or other head covering.
To Become An Adult - To reach the age of adulthood, traditionally marked by a ceremony in which a crown is placed on the head.
The Best - The highest or most superior.
者 means "a specific person or thing."
上 means "up, above, top."
Before - In terms of time, order, or flow of things.
Offer - To give or present something.
Ascend - To go to the center.
Landlady - A woman who is the wife of a person or the mistress of a house.
舎 means "house, cottage, hut."
House - A building or residence.
Inn - A place to stay overnight.
Rest - To take a break or relax.
Distance - The distance a military unit can travel in one day, approximately thirty miles.
Humility - A term used to express humility for oneself or one's family.
Place - To put something in a certain location.
Discard - To throw away.
Forgive - To allow and release someone.
Leave - To put something in a certain place and leave it there.
勘 means "intuition, perception, sixth sense."
Thinking - To think deeply and to compare ideas.
Questioning - To question and investigate a crime.
Intuition - Sixth sense, instinct.
舎 means "house, cottage, hut."
House - A building or residence.
Inn - A place to stay overnight.
Rest - To take a break or relax.
Distance - The distance a military unit can travel in one day, approximately thirty miles.
Humility - A term used to express humility for oneself or one's family.
Place - To put something in a certain location.
Discard - To throw away.
Forgive - To allow and release someone.
Leave - To put something in a certain place and leave it there.
甘 means "sweet, sugary, gentle, lenient."
Sweet - Having a pleasant taste, usually referring to a sugary flavor.
Mild - Not strong or intense, gentle.
Loose - Not firmly or tightly fixed in place, not held securely.
Lenient - Not strict or severe, tolerant.
Dull - Not sharp or clear, not bright or intense.
Yielding - Giving way to pressure, compliant.
Satisfied - Feeling contented or pleased with a situation.
Pleasing - Giving pleasure or satisfaction, enjoyable.
Tasteful - Having a pleasant or attractive flavor.
Pleasant - Giving pleasure or contentment, agreeable.
Sweetening - Making something sweeter or more pleasant.
Delicious - Having a very pleasant taste.
Appealing - Attractive or interesting, inviting.
Milder - Not as strong or intense, less severe.
Insufficient - Not enough, inadequate.
Lax - Not strict or thorough, careless.
庶 means "commoner, non-royal, ordinary."
Various, Many - Refers to a large number of people or things.
Different - Refers to a variety of people or things.
Numerous - Refers to a large number of people or things.
Illegitimate Child - Refers to a child born to a woman who is not the legal wife.
Desired, Wished For - Refers to wanting or hoping for something.
Similar - Refers to being almost the same as something else.
間 means "interval, space, time, room, pause."
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
Recently - Recently.
A While - For a short period of time.
Gap - A gap or separation.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
Secretly - Secretly.
To Switch - To switch places.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to six shaku (approximately 1.8 meters).
Relationship - A connection between two things.
Condition - The state of something.
邪 means "evil, wicked, wrong, false."
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.
者 means "a specific person or thing."
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.
蛇 means "snake."
Snake - A type of reptile.
Ayu - A type of fish.
Star - A celestial body.
Meandering - Moving in a winding or curving path.
Sluggish - Moving slowly or lazily.
Slithering - Moving in a smooth, sinuous manner.
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.
社 means "shrine."
Group - A group of people gathered for a specific purpose or business.
Organization - An organization or association created by the people in the group.
Company - An abbreviation for a company or corporation.
Shrines - Shrines or temples dedicated to the gods of the land.
Festival - A festival or ceremony held to honor the gods of the land.
上 means "up, above, top."
Before - In terms of time, order, or flow of things.
Offer - To give or present something.
Ascend - To go to the center.
Landlady - A woman who is the wife of a person or the mistress of a house.
社 means "shrine."
Group - A group of people gathered for a specific purpose or business.
Organization - An organization or association created by the people in the group.
Company - An abbreviation for a company or corporation.
Shrines - Shrines or temples dedicated to the gods of the land.
Festival - A festival or ceremony held to honor the gods of the land.
寒 means "cold, chilly, frigid."
Shivering - Feeling a chill or shiver.
Lonely - Feeling lonely or isolated.
Poor - Feeling poor or destitute.
Humiliated - Feeling humiliated or degraded.
Scarce - Having scarce resources or supplies.
Difficult - Having a difficult life or living conditions.
者 means "a specific person or thing."
閑 means "leisure, tranquility, idleness."
Rule, Regulation - A set of rules or regulations.
Protection - To protect or guard against something.
Learning - To learn or become accustomed to something.
Unimportant - Not important or valuable.
者 means "a specific person or thing."
勘 means "intuition, perception, sixth sense."
Thinking - To think deeply and to compare ideas.
Questioning - To question and investigate a crime.
Intuition - Sixth sense, instinct.
者 means "a specific person or thing."
甘 means "sweet, sugary, gentle, lenient."
Sweet - Having a pleasant taste, usually referring to a sugary flavor.
Mild - Not strong or intense, gentle.
Loose - Not firmly or tightly fixed in place, not held securely.
Lenient - Not strict or severe, tolerant.
Dull - Not sharp or clear, not bright or intense.
Yielding - Giving way to pressure, compliant.
Satisfied - Feeling contented or pleased with a situation.
Pleasing - Giving pleasure or satisfaction, enjoyable.
Tasteful - Having a pleasant or attractive flavor.
Pleasant - Giving pleasure or contentment, agreeable.
Sweetening - Making something sweeter or more pleasant.
Delicious - Having a very pleasant taste.
Appealing - Attractive or interesting, inviting.
Milder - Not as strong or intense, less severe.
Insufficient - Not enough, inadequate.
Lax - Not strict or thorough, careless.
蔗 means "sugarcane. perennial grass of the grass family."
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
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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