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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 "Kanjou," 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.
MysteriousWork - 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.
定 means "fixed, settled, established."
To Settle, SettleDown, Stabilize - To bring something to a state of rest or stability.
To Determine, Decide - To make a decision or come to a conclusion.
Rule, Regulation, Law - A set of principles or instructions that must be followed.
Purification - In Buddhism, the act of cutting off all worldly thoughts and becoming free of all desires.
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.
定 means "fixed, settled, established."
To Settle, SettleDown, Stabilize - To bring something to a state of rest or stability.
To Determine, Decide - To make a decision or come to a conclusion.
Rule, Regulation, Law - A set of principles or instructions that must be followed.
Purification - In Buddhism, the act of cutting off all worldly thoughts and becoming free of all desires.
貫 means "pierce, penetrate, unit of weight."
To Penetrate - To pass through something.
To Continue - To persist or remain in a certain state.
Reasoning - A logical sequence of thoughts or ideas.
HouseholdRegistration - A system of registering individuals and their families in Japan.
Matter - A subject or situation under consideration.
To Learn - To gain knowledge or skill through study or experience.
To Draw A Bow - To pull back the string of a bow in order to shoot an arrow.
To Pull - To exert force on something in order to move it.
Unit Of Weight - A unit of measurement used to measure the weight of an object.
上 means "up, above, top."
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.
定 means "fixed, settled, established."
To Settle, SettleDown, Stabilize - To bring something to a state of rest or stability.
To Determine, Decide - To make a decision or come to a conclusion.
Rule, Regulation, Law - A set of principles or instructions that must be followed.
Purification - In Buddhism, the act of cutting off all worldly thoughts and becoming free of all desires.
官 means "government, official, bureaucracy."
Official - A person appointed to a position of authority in a government or other organization.
Government - The governing body of a nation, state, or community.
Appoint - To select and appoint someone to a position or role.
BodyParts - The parts of the body that perform various functions, such as the nose, ears, eyes, and mouth.
上 means "up, above, top."
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.
上 means "up, above, top."
貫 means "pierce, penetrate, unit of weight."
To Penetrate - To pass through something.
To Continue - To persist or remain in a certain state.
Reasoning - A logical sequence of thoughts or ideas.
HouseholdRegistration - A system of registering individuals and their families in Japan.
Matter - A subject or situation under consideration.
To Learn - To gain knowledge or skill through study or experience.
To Draw A Bow - To pull back the string of a bow in order to shoot an arrow.
To Pull - To exert force on something in order to move it.
Unit Of Weight - A unit of measurement used to measure the weight of an object.
定 means "fixed, settled, established."
To Settle, SettleDown, Stabilize - To bring something to a state of rest or stability.
To Determine, Decide - To make a decision or come to a conclusion.
Rule, Regulation, Law - A set of principles or instructions that must be followed.
Purification - In Buddhism, the act of cutting off all worldly thoughts and becoming free of all desires.
欠 means "lack, deficiency, shortage."
Lack, Insufficient - Not having enough of something, not being complete.
Shortage, Deficiency - A lack of something needed or desired.
Vacancy - An empty position or job.
Yawn - Opening one's mouth wide and taking a deep breath.
上 means "up, above, top."
観 means "view, perspective, outlook."
To See - To look closely and carefully. To have a broad view.
To Show - To show to people.
Appearance - The way something looks.
Perspective - The way of looking at or thinking about something. Consciousness.
Temple - A temple of Taoism.
城 means "castle, fortress."
完 means "complete, perfect, finish."
Complete - Having all parts or elements
Fulfill - To carry out or complete (a task, duty, or promise).
Accomplish - To successfully finish or achieve (something).
Preserve - To keep safe from harm, damage, or loss.
城 means "castle, fortress."
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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."
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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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