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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 "Kojima," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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小 means "small, little, tiny."
Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.
Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.
Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.
Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.
Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
小 means "small, little, tiny."
Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.
Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.
Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.
Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.
Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
児 means "child, young of animals."
Child - A young child or infant. Used to count the number of children a person has. E.g. 3児の母 (Mother of 3 children).
Self Reference - A word used by a child to refer to themselves when speaking to their parents.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
古 means "old, ancient, antique."
Old - Describes something that is from the past or has been around for a long time.
Ancient - Describes something that is very old or from a distant past.
Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
児 means "child, young of animals."
Child - A young child or infant. Used to count the number of children a person has. E.g. 3児の母 (Mother of 3 children).
Self Reference - A word used by a child to refer to themselves when speaking to their parents.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
小 means "small, little, tiny."
Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.
Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.
Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.
Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.
Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.
嶌 means "island. land surrounded on all sides by sea or lakes."
児 means "child, young of animals."
Child - A young child or infant. Used to count the number of children a person has. E.g. 3児の母 (Mother of 3 children).
Self Reference - A word used by a child to refer to themselves when speaking to their parents.
嶌 means "island. land surrounded on all sides by sea or lakes."
兒 means "child, son, young animal."
Child - A young child or infant.
Youth - A young person, typically between the ages of 15 and 24.
Self Reference - A term used by a child when referring to themselves to their parents.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
Musical Instrument - 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.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
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.
Musical Instrument - 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.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
故 means "reason, cause, circumstances, deceased, late."
Old, Ancient - Describes something that has been around for a long time.
Former, Previous - Describes something that was in the past.
Origin, Originally - Describes something that has been around since the beginning.
Therefore, Consequently - Describes the result of something.
Intentionally, Deliberately - Describes something done on purpose.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
古 means "old, ancient, antique."
Old - Describes something that is from the past or has been around for a long time.
Ancient - Describes something that is very old or from a distant past.
Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
兒 means "child, son, young animal."
Child - A young child or infant.
Youth - A young person, typically between the ages of 15 and 24.
Self Reference - A term used by a child when referring to themselves to their parents.
嶋 means "island, peak."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
孤 means "solitary, alone, orphaned."
Orphan - A child who has lost one or both parents.
Alone - One, solitary, or without help.
Reject - To turn away from goodwill or expectations.
Humility - A phrase used by kings and lords to humble themselves.
島 means "island."
Island - A piece of land surrounded by sea or lake on all sides.
小 means "small, little, tiny."
Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.
Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.
Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.
Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.
Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
小 means "small, little, tiny."
Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.
Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.
Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.
Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.
Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.
縞 means "stripe, streak, band."
古 means "old, ancient, antique."
Old - Describes something that is from the past or has been around for a long time.
Ancient - Describes something that is very old or from a distant past.
Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
至 means "to arrive at, to reach, to come to."
To Reach - To arrive at a destination or to fulfill a goal.
To Extend - To reach a certain point or level.
To Exceed - To go beyond a certain point or level.
To Be The Utmost - To be the highest or most extreme.
To Be Extremely - To be very or extremely.
Summer Solstice - The longest day of the year, usually occurring around June 21st.
Winter Solstice - The shortest day of the year, usually occurring around December 21st.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
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