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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 "Kawachi," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
川 means "river, stream, brook."
River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.
地 means "ground, earth, land."
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
地 means "ground, earth, land."
川 means "river, stream, brook."
River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.
内 means "inside, within."
Inside - Refers to the inside of a certain range.
Internal - Refers to the inside of something.
During A Period Of Time - Refers to a certain period of time.
Within The Family - Refers to the inside of a family, such as a wife.
Enter - Refers to entering something.
Secretly - Refers to doing something secretly.
Cherish - Refers to cherishing something.
Put In - Refers to putting something inside something else.
Store - Refers to storing something.
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
内 means "inside, within."
Inside - Refers to the inside of a certain range.
Internal - Refers to the inside of something.
During A Period Of Time - Refers to a certain period of time.
Within The Family - Refers to the inside of a family, such as a wife.
Enter - Refers to entering something.
Secretly - Refers to doing something secretly.
Cherish - Refers to cherishing something.
Put In - Refers to putting something inside something else.
Store - Refers to storing something.
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
知 means "knowledge, understanding, awareness."
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
智 means "wisdom, intellect, knowledge."
Intelligent - Having or showing great knowledge or understanding.
Wise - Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Knowledgeable - Having or showing a lot of knowledge about a particular subject.
Insightful - Having or showing an ability to understand and think deeply about a situation.
Ability To Understand And Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information.
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.
和 means "harmony, peace, concord."
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
知 means "knowledge, understanding, awareness."
川 means "river, stream, brook."
River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.
智 means "wisdom, intellect, knowledge."
Intelligent - Having or showing great knowledge or understanding.
Wise - Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Knowledgeable - Having or showing a lot of knowledge about a particular subject.
Insightful - Having or showing an ability to understand and think deeply about a situation.
Ability To Understand And Process Things - The capacity to comprehend and process information.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.
知 means "knowledge, understanding, awareness."
皮 means "skin, hide, leather."
Skin - The outer layer of the body or an object that covers the surface.
Surface - The top part or outer layer of something.
Leather - A material made from the skin of an animal, usually tanned and treated to make it soft and flexible.
Drum - A percussion instrument consisting of a hollow cylinder or hemisphere with a membrane stretched over one or both ends.
地 means "ground, earth, land."
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.
和 means "harmony, peace, concord."
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
地 means "ground, earth, land."
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Sort by Most Kanji Variations
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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