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This name is also used as a first name: Kawai
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 "Kawai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
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.
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
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.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
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.
相 means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."
To See - To look closely and examine in detail.
To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
To Help - To assist or provide support.
Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.
Friends - To be close with someone.
Alternating - To take turns with each other.
Companions - To be in a group with others.
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.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
飯 means "rice, meal, food."
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
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.
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.
伊 means "italy, that one."
This, That - Demonstrative pronoun.
Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.
Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
会 means "meeting, gathering, association."
Understand, Realize - To comprehend or to come to an understanding.
Certainly, Definitely - Without a doubt.
可 means "allowable, permissible, acceptable."
Listen. Accept. - Used to indicate that one should listen and accept what is being said.
Possible. - Used to express the possibility of something being done.
Allowed. - Used to express that something is allowed or permissible.
Should. - Used to express that something should be done.
Speculation. - Used to express a guess or assumption.
Degree. - Used to express the degree or extent of something.
愛 means "love, affection, fondness."
To Love - To feel deep affection and care for someone or something.
To Cherish - To hold someone or something in high regard and treat them with great care.
To Adore - To feel great admiration and fondness for someone or something.
To Be Fond Of - To have a strong liking for someone or something.
To Be Devoted To - To be dedicated and loyal to someone or something.
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.
会 means "meeting, gathering, association."
Understand, Realize - To comprehend or to come to an understanding.
Certainly, Definitely - Without a doubt.
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.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
何 means "what, how many, something."
Unspecified - A pronoun used to refer to an unspecified thing.
Not Clear - A word used to ask about something that is not clear.
Thins Or People - A word used to refer to things or people without specifying them.
Not - Not even one. Not even a little.
Why - Why. How come.
Ask - A word used when asking strongly.
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
合 means "unite, join, fit together."
To Match Or Unite - To become the same, to become one, to join together, to combine, to make consistent.
To Gather - To collect, to assemble.
To Fit - To fit in, to insert.
A Couple - Husband and wife, spouses.
A Unit Of Measurement - One-tenth of a liter, one-tenth of a tsubo (a unit of area), one-tenth of the height of a mountain from its base to its peak.
羽 means "feather, wing."
Feathers - The feathers of a bird or insect.
Bird - A bird or other avian species.
Ornament - An ornament held in the hand when dancing.
Help - Something that provides assistance. An assistant.
Numeral - A numeral used to count birds or rabbits.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
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