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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 "Kidokoro," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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城 means "castle, fortress."
Building A Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
CastleWall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
所 means "place, location, spot."
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
所 means "place, location, spot."
城 means "castle, fortress."
Building A Castle - Constructing a structure to protect against enemy attacks and invasions.
CastleWall - A wall built around a town to protect against enemy attacks.
処 means "place, location, spot."
To Place - To put something in an appropriate place.
To Stay - To remain in a certain place. To settle in a certain place.
To RemainUnmarried - To stay at home without getting married.
To Handle - To decide as much as possible.
Place - A place. An appropriate place.
Connective - A connecting word that expresses the meaning of "result of doing something".
樹 means "tree, wood, timber."
所 means "place, location, spot."
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
都 means "city, capital."
BigTown - Refers to a large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Emperor'sPalace - Refers to the palace of the Emperor of Japan.
To Rule - Refers to the act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Elegant - Refers to a graceful and refined manner or style.
Graceful And Beautiful - Refers to a graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Gather - Refers to the act of coming together in a group or gathering.
To Collect - Refers to the act of gathering or collecting items.
Everything - Refers to all things or all people.
Everyone - Refers to all people or everyone.
老 means "old, aged, senior."
To Age - To grow old, to become elderly.
ElderlyPerson - Someone who has accumulated experience and is experienced.
To Treat As Elderly - To treat someone with respect due to their age.
To RetireDue To Age - To retire from work due to having reached a certain age.
LaoTzu - A Chinese philosopher, also known as Laozi, whose abbreviated name is "Lao".
機 means "machine, opportunity, aircraft."
Machine - A device used to weave fabric.
Mechanism - A mechanism used to fire arrows from a crossbow.
Trap - A trap or mechanism.
Structure - A structure or system.
Sign - A sign or indication.
Trigger - A trigger or cause.
Fold - A fold or crease.
Work - The work of the mind.
Secret - Something unknown or hidden.
所 means "place, location, spot."
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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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