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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 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."
乾 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.
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."
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.
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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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
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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."
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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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