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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 "Kondou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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近 means "near, close, proximity."
Close - Being close in terms of time or distance, having little separation.
Close Relationship - Being close to someone, such as a family member.
Approaching - Moving closer to something.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
銅 means "copper."
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
堂 means "hall, temple, shrine."
近 means "near, close, proximity."
Close - Being close in terms of time or distance, having little separation.
Close Relationship - Being close to someone, such as a family member.
Approaching - Moving closer to something.
堂 means "hall, temple, shrine."
根 means "root, basis, foundation."
Root - The root of a plant or tree.
Foundation - The basis or source of something.
Motivation - The power to keep doing something for a long time.
Multiplier - In mathematics, the number that is multiplied by itself several times to produce a given number.
Unknown Variable - In mathematics, the unknown number that makes an equation true.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
今 means "now, present moment."
Now - Refers to the present moment.
Current - Refers to the present time or era.
Immediately - Refers to doing something without delay.
Soon - Refers to doing something in the near future.
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
紺 means "navy blue, dark blue."
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
近 means "near, close, proximity."
Close - Being close in terms of time or distance, having little separation.
Close Relationship - Being close to someone, such as a family member.
Approaching - Moving closer to something.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
筒 means "tube, cylinder."
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.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
今 means "now, present moment."
Now - Refers to the present moment.
Current - Refers to the present time or era.
Immediately - Refers to doing something without delay.
Soon - Refers to doing something in the near future.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
昆 means "descendants, elder brother, insect."
Group, Clan, Flock - A group of people or animals that are closely related or have a common purpose.
Relatives - Brothers, sisters, or other family members.
Insects - A group of insects that gather together.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
今 means "now, present moment."
Now - Refers to the present moment.
Current - Refers to the present time or era.
Immediately - Refers to doing something without delay.
Soon - Refers to doing something in the near future.
登 means "climb, ascend, register, login."
Ascend - To go up, to climb to a higher place.
Accomplish - To achieve, to complete.
Immediately - To do something right away, to stand in the present.
Ripen - To mature, for grains to become ripe.
金 means "gold, money, metal."
Metal - A general term for metals, such as gold.
Money - Currency, coins, and other forms of payment.
Color - Golden or golden-colored.
Hardness - A metaphor for something hard.
Beauty - A metaphor for something beautiful and precious, like gold.
West - West in eight directions.
Star - The name of a star, Venus.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in shogi, the gold general(金将).
Friday - One of the seven days of the week.
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
建 means "build, construct."
To Build - To construct a building or structure.
To Establish - To set up or create something.
To Initiate - To start or begin something.
To State - To express an opinion or make a claim.
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
今 means "now, present moment."
Now - Refers to the present moment.
Current - Refers to the present time or era.
Immediately - Refers to doing something without delay.
Soon - Refers to doing something in the near future.
堂 means "hall, temple, shrine."
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JP Last names that have the same initial of K.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
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
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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