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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 "Kashima," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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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.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
嶌 means "island. land surrounded on all sides by sea or lakes."
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.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
花 means "flower."
Flower - A general term for flowers of plants and trees.
Something Shaped Like A Flower - Something shaped like a flower.
Blurring Of The Eyes - A feeling of being dazed or confused.
Glare - A feeling of being dazzled.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
間 means "interval, space, time, room, pause."
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
Recently - Recently.
A While - For a short period of time.
Gap - A gap or separation.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
Secretly - Secretly.
To Switch - To switch places.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to six shaku (approximately 1.8 meters).
Relationship - A connection between two things.
Condition - The state of something.
辛 means "sharp, spicy, bitter, painful."
Spicy - Refers to the taste of something that is hot and spicy.
Painful - Refers to something that is difficult or unpleasant.
Pepper - Refers to one of the spices used in cooking.
Sin - Refers to an act that is considered wrong or immoral.
Barely - Refers to something that is done with great difficulty or just barely achieved.
Eighth - Eighth of the Ten Celestial Stems. Fourth in rank or order.
Metal - Element of Metal in the Five Elements.
West - West in the eight directions.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
志 means "aspiration, ambition, goal."
Aspiration - To direct one's heart towards a certain goal or objective.
Resolution - A goal or objective determined in one's heart.
Record - To remember or recall.
Document - To record or document.
Writings - A record written down. A book.
Shima - An abbreviation of Shima.
摩 means "friction, rub, chafe."
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.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
樫 means "oak tree."
間 means "interval, space, time, room, pause."
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
Recently - Recently.
A While - For a short period of time.
Gap - A gap or separation.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
Secretly - Secretly.
To Switch - To switch places.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to six shaku (approximately 1.8 meters).
Relationship - A connection between two things.
Condition - The state of something.
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.
嶌 means "island. land surrounded on all sides by sea or lakes."
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.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
華 means "flower, splendor, brilliance."
Flower - General term for flowers of plants and trees. Blooming of flowers.
Splendid - Magnificent, beautiful, flourishing, distinguished.
Color - Colorful, vivid.
White - White hair.
China - Self-proclaimed name of China.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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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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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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