Kanke

Hiragana:かんけ
Katakana:カンケ
Households:aprx. 1,000
English transcription:Kanke

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 choices for "Kanke," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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菅家- Kanke -

菅 means "sedge, rush, reed."

General name for perennial herbs of the sedge family Kayazulaceae.
Karukya - A grass of the rice family.
Sugawara Clan - Especially Michizane Sugawara(菅原道真).

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家 means "house, home, family."

House, Residence - A building where people live.
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.

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Households: aprx. 1,000

管家- Kanke -

管 means "pipe, tube, cylinder."

Flute - A general term for a wind instrument that is made of bamboo and is blown to make sound.
Pen Axis - The axis of a pen.
Tube - A thin, tubular object made of bamboo.
Key - A device used to open or close a lock.
Govern - To rule, control, regulate, or manage.
Essential - Necessary or important.

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家 means "house, home, family."

House, Residence - A building where people live.
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.

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Households: aprx. 100

勘家- Kanke -

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.

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家 means "house, home, family."

House, Residence - A building where people live.
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.

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Households: under 10

館家- Kanke -

館 means "mansion, hall, building."

Mansion - A large building where a wealthy person lives.
Inn - A facility that accommodates travelers.
Public Building - A large building such as an office or school.
Respectful Term - A term used to show respect for a wealthy person.
Official Residence - The residence of an official.
Dormitory - A dormitory for officials and the like.
Small Castle - A small castle.

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家 means "house, home, family."

House, Residence - A building where people live.
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.

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Households: under 10

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