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Kanno
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 "Kanno," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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菅 means "sedge, grass, sugawara."
Sedge - A general name for perennial plants of the sedge family.
Grass - A grass of the rice family; wild rye.
Sugawara - Reference to the Sugawara clan, especially Sugawara no Michizane.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
管 means "pipe, control, flute."
Flute - A wind instrument.
Essential - Necessary or important.
Govern - To rule, control, regulate, or manage.
Key - A device used to open or close a lock.
Tube - A thin, tubular object made of bamboo.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
官 means "official, government, organ."
Official - A government officer.
Government - Public service.
Organ - A body part with specific function.
Appoint - To select and appoint someone to a position or role.
Body Parts - The parts of the body that perform various functions, such as the nose, ears, eyes, and mouth.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
閑 means "leisure, quiet, idle."
Learning - To learn or become accustomed to something.
Protection - To protect or guard against something.
Rule, Regulation - A set of rules or regulations.
Unimportant - Not important or valuable.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
冠 means "crown, to wear, adulthood."
Crown - Something worn on the head.
To Wear - To put on a crown.
Adulthood - Coming of Age; from the ancient ceremony of wearing a crown at age twenty.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
関 means "barrier, relate, close."
Barrier - A Checkpoint; a gate.
Border, Gateway - A place where people are checked when crossing a border or a major transportation route.
Involve, Entrust - To be related to or to take responsibility for something.
Lock - A wooden bar used to secure a gate.
Mechanism - A device or system of devices used to achieve a particular purpose.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
貫 means "to pierce, string, logic."
To Draw - To pull a bow.
To Learn - To get used to.
Household Registration - A system of registering individuals and their families in Japan.
Reasoning - A logical sequence of thoughts or ideas.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
観 means "view, outlook, appearance."
Outlook - A Perspective; a viewpoint.
Appearance - The way something looks.
Temple - A temple of Taoism.
To See - To look closely and carefully. To have a broad view.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
簡 means "simple, brief, select."
Great - Having a great ambition.
Letter - A letter or written document.
Neglect - To neglect, be lazy, be arrogant, despise, or look down on.
Reduce - To reduce or make simpler.
Respectful - Courteous or restrained.
Writing - To write characters on a bamboo slip.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
寛 means "tolerant, generous, spacious."
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
勘 means "to consider, to interrogate, intuition."
To Interrogate - To Question About Crimes; to investigate.
Thinking - To think deeply and to compare ideas.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
館 means "hall, inn, mansion."
Hall - A large building for guests or public use.
Inn - A lodging place for travelers.
Building - A public facility like a library or museum.
Dormitory - A dormitory for officials and the like.
Respectful Term - A term used to show respect for a wealthy person.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
神 means "god, divine, spirit."
God - A Divine Being; the supreme creator of all things; heavenly deity.
Divine - Having supernatural powers beyond human comprehension; spiritual workings.
Spirit - The Soul; the spiritual essence; the heart and mind.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
間 means "between."
Gap - A gap or separation.
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
To Switch - To switch places.
Unit of Length - A unit of length equal to six 尺 (approximately 1.8 meters).
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
環 means "ring, circle, to surround."
Ring - A ring-shaped jade ornament.
Circle - Something in the shape of a ring.
Encompass - To encompass or encompass something.
Revolve - To move in a circle or orbit.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
舘 means "mansion, inn, public buildings."
Mansion - A large building for accommodating and entertaining guests.
Inn - An establishment providing accommodation for travelers.
Public Buildings - Large structures such as government offices or schools.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
神 means "god, divine, spirit."
God - A Divine Being; the supreme creator of all things; heavenly deity.
Divine - Having supernatural powers beyond human comprehension; spiritual workings.
Spirit - The Soul; the spiritual essence; the heart and mind.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
呪 means "curse, spell, pray."
勧 means "to recommend, to encourage."
Motivate - To give someone the strength and enthusiasm to do something.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
神 means "god, divine, spirit."
God - A Divine Being; the supreme creator of all things; heavenly deity.
Divine - Having supernatural powers beyond human comprehension; spiritual workings.
Spirit - The Soul; the spiritual essence; the heart and mind.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
農 means "agriculture, farmer, cultivate."
Agriculture - Farming; cultivation.
Farmer - One who works the land.
Cultivate - To till the soil.
萱 means "day lily, thatch."
Day Lily - A perennial of the lily family (also called "forget-me grass").
Thatch - A general term for plants used for thatching roofs.
Reed - A type of grass used to roof houses.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
漢 means "han river, man, milky way."
Male - A term used to refer to a man or a boy.
Han Dynasty - An Ancient Chinese Dynasty; Chinese-related matters.
China - Reference to Japanese culture and civilization.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
完 means "complete, perfect, finish."
Finish - To Accomplish; to fulfill.
Accomplish - To successfully finish or achieve (something).
Fulfill - To carry out or complete (a task, duty, or promise).
Preserve - To keep safe from harm, damage, or loss.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
神 means "god, divine, spirit."
God - A Divine Being; the supreme creator of all things; heavenly deity.
Divine - Having supernatural powers beyond human comprehension; spiritual workings.
Spirit - The Soul; the spiritual essence; the heart and mind.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
埜 means "field, countryside, wild."
乾 means "dry, superficial, heaven."
Northwest - The northwest direction.
Surface - On the surface, on the upper side.
Symbol - A symbol of a ruler, male, or other authority figure.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
甘 means "sweet, lenient, to accept."
To Accept - To be Content; to be satisfied; to resign oneself to.
Appealing - Attractive or interesting, inviting.
Insufficient - Not enough, inadequate.
Lax - Not strict or thorough, careless.
Mild - Not strong or intense, gentle.
Pleasing - Giving pleasure or satisfaction, enjoyable.
Satisfied - Feeling contented or pleased with a situation.
Tasteful - Having a pleasant or attractive flavor.
Yielding - Giving way to pressure, compliant.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
寒 means "cold, shiver, lonely."
Cold - Low Temperature; chilly; frigid.
Shiver - To tremble from cold or fear.
Difficult - Having a difficult life or living conditions.
Humiliated - Feeling humiliated or degraded.
Poor - Feeling poor or destitute.
Scarce - Having scarce resources or supplies.
野 means "field, outskirts, civilian."
Civilian - Private sector as opposed to government.
Open - The wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Rough - Unrestrained; wild.
Uncivilized - Barbarous; undeveloped.
Uninhabited - The lack of human presence in the area.
Unpretentious - The simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
環 means "ring, circle, to surround."
Ring - A ring-shaped jade ornament.
Circle - Something in the shape of a ring.
Encompass - To encompass or encompass something.
Revolve - To move in a circle or orbit.
乃 means "you, therefore, finally."
You - A pronoun for addressing someone (archaic).
No(の) - Used as a particle to indicate possession or to connect two nouns.
Possessive Particle - Used like "no" in names.
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