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This name is also used as a first name: Kenjou
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 "Kenjou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
城 means "castle, fortress."
権 means "power, authority, right."
Weight - A measure of the heaviness of an object.
Measurement - A tool used to measure the weight of an object.
To Measure - To measure the amount or weight of something.
Planning - A plan or strategy.
Power - Force, strength, or influence.
Temporary - Provisional or temporary.
Authority - A subordinate to the rightful authority.
丈 means "height, length, stature."
Length - A unit of length in Japan, approximately 303 centimeters.
Measurement - To measure something, such as land.
Respect - A term used to show respect for elderly people or elders.
Honorific - A title used for kabuki actors.
Particle - Used to represent the particles "take" and "dake".
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
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.
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
上 means "up, above, top."
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
定 means "fixed, settled, established."
To Settle, Settle Down, Stabilize - To bring something to a state of rest or stability.
To Determine, Decide - To make a decision or come to a conclusion.
Rule, Regulation, Law - A set of principles or instructions that must be followed.
Purification - In Buddhism, the act of cutting off all worldly thoughts and becoming free of all desires.
兼 means "simultaneously, concurrently."
Combine Multiple Things Together - To combine or join together multiple things.
Not Possible - To indicate that something is not possible or unlikely.
In Advance - To do something beforehand.
上 means "up, above, top."
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
常 means "always, usual, regular."
Always, Forever - This refers to something that will never change.
Usual, Regular - This refers to something that is normal or expected.
Flag - This refers to a flag with the sun, moon, or dragon drawn on it, which was used by the emperor.
Unit Of Length - This refers to a unit of length that is twice the length of a jin (eight feet).
兼 means "simultaneously, concurrently."
Combine Multiple Things Together - To combine or join together multiple things.
Not Possible - To indicate that something is not possible or unlikely.
In Advance - To do something beforehand.
城 means "castle, fortress."
堅 means "hard, firm, solid."
Strong - Able to withstand pressure or force without breaking or yielding.
Firm - Solidly in place and difficult to move or remove.
Stable - Not easily changed or disturbed.
Resilient - Able to recover quickly from difficulties.
城 means "castle, fortress."
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
條 means "clause, article, item."
献 means "offer, dedicate, present."
Offer, Present - To offer or present something to a deity, a superior, or someone of higher status.
Dedicate, Consecrate - To dedicate or consecrate something to a deity or a superior.
Express, Submit - To express or submit something to a superior.
上 means "up, above, top."
賢 means "intelligence, wisdom, cleverness."
Wise - Having great knowledge and understanding.
Intelligent - Having the ability to think and reason.
Prudent - Having good judgement and foresight.
Talented - Having exceptional skill or ability.
Admirable - Deserving respect and admiration.
Hardworking - Making a great effort to achieve something.
Respectful - Showing respect and reverence for someone.
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.
萱 means "miscanthus, reed."
Sweetgrass - A plant used to roof houses.
Reed - A type of grass used to roof houses.
Rush - A type of grass used to roof houses.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
兼 means "simultaneously, concurrently."
Combine Multiple Things Together - To combine or join together multiple things.
Not Possible - To indicate that something is not possible or unlikely.
In Advance - To do something beforehand.
定 means "fixed, settled, established."
To Settle, Settle Down, Stabilize - To bring something to a state of rest or stability.
To Determine, Decide - To make a decision or come to a conclusion.
Rule, Regulation, Law - A set of principles or instructions that must be followed.
Purification - In Buddhism, the act of cutting off all worldly thoughts and becoming free of all desires.
見 means "see, look at."
To See - To be able to see with one's eyes.
To Meet - To come into contact with someone. To have an audience with someone.
To Appear - To show oneself. To manifest. To go out into the world. To come out into the open.
In Sight - In front of one's eyes.
Present - Now.
条 means "clause, article, item."
Extension, Elongation - To extend or stretch out.
権 means "power, authority, right."
Weight - A measure of the heaviness of an object.
Measurement - A tool used to measure the weight of an object.
To Measure - To measure the amount or weight of something.
Planning - A plan or strategy.
Power - Force, strength, or influence.
Temporary - Provisional or temporary.
Authority - A subordinate to the rightful authority.
城 means "castle, fortress."
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