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Kawai
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  • Hiraganatip:かわい
  • Katakanatip:カワイ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 40,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Kawai

Kanji Names & Meanings - 18 variations

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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河合- Kawai -

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means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • MilkyWay - The celestial river in the night sky.

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.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 20,000

川合- Kawai -

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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.

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.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 8,000

川井- Kawai -

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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.

means "well, water hole, pit."

  • Well,Wellhead - A well or wellhead is a structure built to contain and provide access to a natural underground water source.

  • Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 8,000

河井- Kawai -

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means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • MilkyWay - The celestial river in the night sky.

means "well, water hole, pit."

  • Well,Wellhead - A well or wellhead is a structure built to contain and provide access to a natural underground water source.

  • Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 4,000

河相- Kawai -

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means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • MilkyWay - The celestial river in the night sky.

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.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 300

川相- Kawai -

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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.

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.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 200

川居- Kawai -

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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.

means "to be present, to reside, to stay."

  • To Be,Exist,Stay,Reside,Dwell,Live - To be in a certain place, to put oneself in a certain place, to live in a certain place, to be allowed to live in a certain place, to store/accumulate something.

  • To Express A Question Or Call(auxiliary character) - Used to express a question or call.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 100

河居- Kawai -

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means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • MilkyWay - The celestial river in the night sky.

means "to be present, to reside, to stay."

  • To Be,Exist,Stay,Reside,Dwell,Live - To be in a certain place, to put oneself in a certain place, to live in a certain place, to be allowed to live in a certain place, to store/accumulate something.

  • To Express A Question Or Call(auxiliary character) - Used to express a question or call.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 30

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means "dry, parched, arid."

  • To dry, to dehydrate, to lose moisture.

  • On the surface, on the upper side.

  • A symbol of a ruler, male, or other authority figure.

  • Strong, robust, vigorous.

  • The northwest direction.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 10

河飯- Kawai -

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means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • MilkyWay - The celestial river in the night sky.

means "rice, meal, food."

  • Eating - To consume food, usually referring to a meal.

  • Meal - A prepared dish or dishes served together, typically with rice as the main component.

  • Feeding - To provide food for someone or something.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 10

河生- Kawai -

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means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • MilkyWay - The celestial river in the night sky.

means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To GiveBirth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • 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.

  • Householdstip: under 10

川伊- Kawai -

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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.

means "italy, that one."

  • He,She,It - Third person pronoun.

  • This,That - Demonstrative pronoun.

  • Just - Particle used to adjust the tone of a sentence.

  • Abbreviation of the country name "Italy(伊太利)".

  • Householdstip: under 10

河会- Kawai -

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means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • MilkyWay - The celestial river in the night sky.

means "meeting, gathering, association."

  • Householdstip: under 10

可愛- Kawai -

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means "allowable, permissible, acceptable."

  • Good.Suitable. - Used to express approval or agreement.

  • 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.

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.

  • Householdstip: under 10

川会- Kawai -

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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.

means "meeting, gathering, association."

  • Householdstip: under 10

皮居- Kawai -

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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.

means "to be present, to reside, to stay."

  • To Be,Exist,Stay,Reside,Dwell,Live - To be in a certain place, to put oneself in a certain place, to live in a certain place, to be allowed to live in a certain place, to store/accumulate something.

  • To Express A Question Or Call(auxiliary character) - Used to express a question or call.

  • Householdstip: under 10

何合- Kawai -

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means "what, how many, something."

  • A pronoun used to refer to an unspecified thing.

  • A word used to ask about something that is not clear.

  • A word used to refer to things or people without specifying them.

  • Not even one. Not even a little.

  • Why. How come.

  • A word used when asking strongly.

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.

  • Householdstip: under 10

合羽井- Kawai -

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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.

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.

means "well, water hole, pit."

  • Well,Wellhead - A well or wellhead is a structure built to contain and provide access to a natural underground water source.

  • Street - A street is a public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and marked by buildings on either side.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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