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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,959 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 choices for "Kano," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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加 means "add, include, augment."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.
To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.
In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.
Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.
納 means "payment, supply, acceptance."
Receive - To accept or take in something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Draw In - To bring something in.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Conclude - To bring something to an end.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
叶 means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
Agreement - To be in harmony or accord.
和 means "harmony, peace, concord."
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent."
Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.
Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.
Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.
Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.
Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
納 means "payment, supply, acceptance."
Receive - To accept or take in something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Draw In - To bring something in.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Conclude - To bring something to an end.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
狩 means "hunt, chase, pursue."
Hunting - The act of chasing and capturing wild animals. Example
Territory - A territory governed by a vassal of the emperor by imperial decree.
Searching - The act of seeking and searching for something.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
叶 means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
Agreement - To be in harmony or accord.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
家 means "house, home, family."
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.
納 means "payment, supply, acceptance."
Receive - To accept or take in something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Draw In - To bring something in.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Conclude - To bring something to an end.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
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.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
過 means "past, exceed, mistake."
Exceed - To go beyond a limit or boundary.
Pass - To go through or across something.
Overdo - To do something to an excessive degree.
Live - To spend time in a particular place or situation.
Age - To become older over time.
Apologize - To express regret or remorse for an action.
Err - To make a mistake or do something wrong.
Mistake - An incorrect action or decision.
Blunder - A serious mistake or error.
Fault - A mistake or error for which someone is to blame.
Reproach - To criticize or blame someone for a mistake.
能 means "ability, talent, skill."
Ability - The ability to do something well or to have a special talent.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Talent - Outstanding ability or skill.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - A form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
鹿 means "deer, antelope."
Deer - A hoofed mammal with slender legs and antlers on the males.
Symbol Of Power And Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
稼 means "earn, make money."
Planting - To sow seeds and plant grains.
Harvest - A well-ripened rice plant.
Earning - To earn money, time, or points.
農 means "agriculture, farming."
To Cultivate - To cultivate fields and till the soil.
Agriculture - The practice of farming and raising crops.
Farmers - People who work in agriculture.
To Serve - To make an effort and do one's best.
加 means "add, include, augment."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.
To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.
In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.
Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.
能 means "ability, talent, skill."
Ability - The ability to do something well or to have a special talent.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Talent - Outstanding ability or skill.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - A form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
鹿 means "deer, antelope."
Deer - A hoofed mammal with slender legs and antlers on the males.
Symbol Of Power And Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
能 means "ability, talent, skill."
Ability - The ability to do something well or to have a special talent.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Talent - Outstanding ability or skill.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - A form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
鹿 means "deer, antelope."
Deer - A hoofed mammal with slender legs and antlers on the males.
Symbol Of Power And Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
納 means "payment, supply, acceptance."
Receive - To accept or take in something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Draw In - To bring something in.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Conclude - To bring something to an end.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
鍛 means "forge, temper, train."
Forge - To improve the quality of metal by hammering it.
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, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
加 means "add, include, augment."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.
To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.
In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.
Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.
濃 means "dense, concentrated, strong, dark."
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
納 means "payment, supply, acceptance."
Receive - To accept or take in something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Draw In - To bring something in.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Conclude - To bring something to an end.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
鹿 means "deer, antelope."
Deer - A hoofed mammal with slender legs and antlers on the males.
Symbol Of Power And Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
之 means "of, this, that."
This, That, These, Those - Used to refer to people, things, or events.
To Go, To Reach - Used to indicate that something has arrived or is going somewhere.
Of - Read as “no(の)” and used to indicate the subject of a sentence.
賦 means "levy, tribute, tax."
Allocation - Assigning something to a particular purpose or person.
Levy - A tax or other charge imposed by a government or other authority.
Tribute - A payment or gift made by one ruler or nation to another in acknowledgment of submission or as a token of respect.
Imposition - The action of imposing something, especially a tax or fine.
Assignation - The action of 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.
Granting - The action of granting something, especially a request or wish.
鹿 means "deer, antelope."
Deer - A hoofed mammal with slender legs and antlers on the males.
Symbol Of Power And Authority - A metaphor for positions of power such as emperors and kings.
Granary - A square-shaped storehouse for grains.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
農 means "agriculture, farming."
To Cultivate - To cultivate fields and till the soil.
Agriculture - The practice of farming and raising crops.
Farmers - People who work in agriculture.
To Serve - To make an effort and do one's best.
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
納 means "payment, supply, acceptance."
Receive - To accept or take in something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Draw In - To bring something in.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Conclude - To bring something to an end.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
叶 means "fulfill, grant, satisfy."
Fulfillment - To have one's wishes or desires fulfilled.
Harmony - To be in agreement or accord.
Agreement - To be in harmony or accord.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent."
Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.
Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.
Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.
Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.
Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
能 means "ability, talent, skill."
Ability - The ability to do something well or to have a special talent.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Talent - Outstanding ability or skill.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - A form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
加 means "add, include, augment."
To Add, Append - To add something to an existing situation or group.
To Join, Participate - To become part of a group or situation.
To Influence - To have an effect on something or someone.
In Addition, On Top Of That - To add something extra to an existing situation.
Addition, Sum - A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are added together.
名 means "name, family name, given name."
Name - A name given to someone or something.
Reputation - A good reputation or honor.
Achievement - Accomplishments or successes.
Notable - Being well-known or famous.
Formal - The outward appearance or surface.
Counting - A word used to count people.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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The names are sorted by the number of times they have been viewed on this site. This ranking is based on the behavior of users around the world, including Japan, so it does not mean that the names are commonly viewed by Japanese people only.
Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
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."
Households?
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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