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Kano
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 "Kano," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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加 means "add, join, apply."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
Join - To become part of.
Apply - To put into effect.
納 means "to put in, to store."
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
叶 means "to be fulfilled, to come true."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
嘉 means "good, auspicious, to praise."
Auspicious - Fortunate; happy; blessed.
To Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
納 means "to put in, to store."
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
狩 means "hunt, fief, to seek."
Hunt - Hunting; to chase and capture birds and beasts. example
Fief - Territory governed by feudal lords under imperial command.
To Seek - To search for.
Searching - The act of seeking and searching for 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.
叶 means "to be fulfilled, to come true."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
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.
家 means "house, family, lineage."
Lineage - Family background and heritage.
Clan - People of the same bloodline.
School - A particular discipline of study or art; also, those who belong to it.
Specialty - A branch of knowledge or art. People belonging to it.
納 means "to put in, to store."
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
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.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
過 means "pass, exceed, spend."
Age - To become older over time.
Apologize - To express regret or remorse for an action.
Fault - A mistake or error for which someone is to blame.
Live - To spend time in a particular place or situation.
Mistake - An incorrect action or decision.
Overdo - To do something to an excessive degree.
能 means "ability, talent, can."
Ability - Capability; skill.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - Traditional Japanese theater.
鹿 means "deer, stag, gentle."
Deer - A graceful, antlered animal.
Stag - A male deer.
Gentle - Mild and soft in nature.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
Symbol of Power and Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
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.
加 means "add, join, apply."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
Join - To become part of.
Apply - To put into effect.
能 means "ability, talent, can."
Ability - Capability; skill.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - Traditional Japanese theater.
鹿 means "deer, stag, gentle."
Deer - A graceful, antlered animal.
Stag - A male deer.
Gentle - Mild and soft in nature.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
Symbol of Power and Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
能 means "ability, talent, can."
Ability - Capability; skill.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - Traditional Japanese theater.
鹿 means "deer, stag, gentle."
Deer - A graceful, antlered animal.
Stag - A male deer.
Gentle - Mild and soft in nature.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
Symbol of Power and Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
納 means "to put in, to store."
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
金 means "metal, gold, money."
Metal - A general term for metallic elements.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
West - West in eight directions.
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.
鍛 means "forge, temper, train."
Forge - To shape metal by heating and hammering.
Temper - To strengthen through heating and cooling.
Train - To develop skills through practice.
Discipline - To strengthen through rigorous exercise.
Enhance Technical Quality - To improve the quality of a skill or technique.
Strengthen Body and Mind - To make the body and mind stronger.
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.
賀 means "congratulate, celebrate, praise."
Congratulate - To express joy at success; to celebrate.
Celebrate - To Honor with Festivities; to rejoice.
Take on, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
納 means "to put in, to store."
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
鹿 means "deer, stag, gentle."
Deer - A graceful, antlered animal.
Stag - A male deer.
Gentle - Mild and soft in nature.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
Symbol of Power and Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
之 means "this, to go, possessive particle."
This - That; pointing to a person, thing, or matter.
Possessive Particle - Indicating subject relationship.
賦 means "allotment, tribute, corvée."
To Distribute - To Allot; to bestow; to give.
Allocation - Assigning something to a particular purpose or person.
Apportionment - The action of dividing something into portions and distributing them.
Bestowal - The action of bestowing something, especially a gift or honour.
鹿 means "deer, stag, gentle."
Deer - A graceful, antlered animal.
Stag - A male deer.
Gentle - Mild and soft in nature.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
Symbol of Power and Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
賀 means "congratulate, celebrate, praise."
Congratulate - To express joy at success; to celebrate.
Celebrate - To Honor with Festivities; to rejoice.
Take on, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
農 means "agriculture, farmer, cultivate."
Agriculture - Farming; cultivation.
Farmer - One who works the land.
Cultivate - To till the soil.
金 means "metal, gold, money."
Metal - A general term for metallic elements.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
West - West in eight directions.
納 means "to put in, to store."
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
叶 means "to be fulfilled, to come true."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
金 means "metal, gold, money."
Metal - A general term for metallic elements.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
West - West in eight directions.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
嘉 means "good, auspicious, to praise."
Auspicious - Fortunate; happy; blessed.
To Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
能 means "ability, talent, can."
Ability - Capability; skill.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - Traditional Japanese theater.
加 means "add, join, apply."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
Join - To become part of.
Apply - To put into effect.
名 means "name, to name, reputation."
Name - A Designation; a given name.
Reputation - Fame; honor; achievements.
Achievement - Accomplishments or successes.
Counting - A word used to count people.
Famous - Well-known; renowned.
Formal - The outward appearance or surface.
Nominal - The "name" in "name and substance"; form; appearance; surface.
Notable - Being well-known or famous.
生 means "to live, alive, life."
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