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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,959 kanji variations.
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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 choices for "Konomi," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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許 means "permit, allow, forgive."
To Allow, Permit - To give permission or consent to do something.
To Accept, Acknowledge - To recognize or acknowledge the truth or validity of something.
To Approve, Endorse - To express approval or support of something.
Approximately, Roughly - Used to indicate an approximate amount or degree.
Origin, Source - The point from which something begins or is derived.
斐 means "elegance, beauty, grace."
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.
稲 means "rice plant."
Rice - One of the five grains, a staple food in many cultures.
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.
実 means "fruit, reality, truth, actuality."
菓 means "confectionery, sweets, pastry."
Fruit - A type of edible plant product, typically sweet and fleshy, produced from a flowering plant.
Confectionery - Sweet food items, usually made with sugar, honey, and other flavorings.
Sweet Treats - Any type of food that is sweet and usually eaten as a snack or dessert.
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.
能 means "ability, talent, skill."
Ability - The ability to do something well or to have a special talent.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Talent - Outstanding ability or skill.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - A form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
見 means "see, look at."
此 means "this, this one."
This - Used to refer to people or things nearby.
Such - Used to describe something in a certain way.
Here - Used to refer to a specific place.
There - Used to refer to a place away from the speaker.
見 means "see, look at."
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.
實 means "reality, truth, fruit, seed."
許 means "permit, allow, forgive."
To Allow, Permit - To give permission or consent to do something.
To Accept, Acknowledge - To recognize or acknowledge the truth or validity of something.
To Approve, Endorse - To express approval or support of something.
Approximately, Roughly - Used to indicate an approximate amount or degree.
Origin, Source - The point from which something begins or is derived.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
見 means "see, look at."
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
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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?
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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."
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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