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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Koseki, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
小 means "small, little, tiny." Details are below.
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.
関 means "barrier, connection, relationship." Details are below.
Border/Gateway - A place where people are checked when crossing a border or a major transportation route.
Lock - A wooden bar used to secure a gate.
Mechanism - A device or system of devices used to achieve a particular purpose.
Involve/Entrust - To be related to or to take responsibility for something.
古 means "old, ancient, antique." Details are below.
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Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.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.
関 means "barrier, connection, relationship." Details are below.
Border/Gateway - A place where people are checked when crossing a border or a major transportation route.
Lock - A wooden bar used to secure a gate.
Mechanism - A device or system of devices used to achieve a particular purpose.
Involve/Entrust - To be related to or to take responsibility for something.
古 means "old, ancient, antique." Details are below.
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Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.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.
跡 means "trace, tracks, mark, remains." Details are below.
小 means "small, little, tiny." Details are below.
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.
石 means "stone, rock." Details are below.
Rock or Stone - A hard object made of stone.
Unyielding - Used to describe something that is unyielding or inflexible.
Worthless - Used to describe something that has no value or is of no use.
Powder - A mineral substance in powder form.
Unit of Measurement - A unit of measurement for volume.
Unit of Cargo - A unit of measurement for cargo capacity on a ship.
今 means "now, present moment." Details are below.
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.
関 means "barrier, connection, relationship." Details are below.
Border/Gateway - A place where people are checked when crossing a border or a major transportation route.
Lock - A wooden bar used to secure a gate.
Mechanism - A device or system of devices used to achieve a particular purpose.
Involve/Entrust - To be related to or to take responsibility for something.
小 means "small, little, tiny." Details are below.
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.
跡 means "trace, tracks, mark, remains." Details are below.
五 means "five." Details are below.
Five - The number five.
Five Times - Five repetitions.
関 means "barrier, connection, relationship." Details are below.
Border/Gateway - A place where people are checked when crossing a border or a major transportation route.
Lock - A wooden bar used to secure a gate.
Mechanism - A device or system of devices used to achieve a particular purpose.
Involve/Entrust - To be related to or to take responsibility for something.
小 means "small, little, tiny." Details are below.
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.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal." Details are below.
Shallow water - A shallow part of a river or sea.
Rapids - A fast-flowing part of a river.
Position - A place, a refuge, a reliance, a time, a situation, or a case.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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.
輿 means "palanquin, litter, sedan chair." Details are below.
Carriage - A vehicle used to carry people or objects.
Carry - To transport people or objects.
Platform - A base to carry all things.
Earth - Metaphorically, the beginning of things.
Servant - A person of low status. A servant.
石 means "stone, rock." Details are below.
Rock or Stone - A hard object made of stone.
Unyielding - Used to describe something that is unyielding or inflexible.
Worthless - Used to describe something that has no value or is of no use.
Powder - A mineral substance in powder form.
Unit of Measurement - A unit of measurement for volume.
Unit of Cargo - A unit of measurement for cargo capacity on a ship.
古 means "old, ancient, antique." Details are below.
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.
石 means "stone, rock." Details are below.
Rock or Stone - A hard object made of stone.
Unyielding - Used to describe something that is unyielding or inflexible.
Worthless - Used to describe something that has no value or is of no use.
Powder - A mineral substance in powder form.
Unit of Measurement - A unit of measurement for volume.
Unit of Cargo - A unit of measurement for cargo capacity on a ship.
古 means "old, ancient, antique." Details are below.
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.
積 means "multiplication, accumulation." Details are below.
Accumulate - To gather and store up.
Pile Up - To stack or layer one thing on top of another.
Collect - To gather together.
Multiply - To combine two or more numbers or expressions to get a numerical result.
Store - To keep or set aside for future use.
Plan - A scheme or design for achieving a goal.
Estimate - An approximate calculation or judgment of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
小 means "small, little, tiny." Details are below.
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.
關 means "a barrier. a place set up at a border or transportation point to check passersby. mechanism."
巨 means "giant, huge, enormous." Details are below.
関 means "barrier, connection, relationship." Details are below.
Border/Gateway - A place where people are checked when crossing a border or a major transportation route.
Lock - A wooden bar used to secure a gate.
Mechanism - A device or system of devices used to achieve a particular purpose.
Involve/Entrust - To be related to or to take responsibility for something.
小 means "small, little, tiny." Details are below.
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.
世 means "world, society, generation." Details are below.
Generation - The period of time from when one generation takes over the position from their parents until they pass it on to their children.
Era - A period of time in history.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
木 means "tree, wood." Details are below.
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.
古 means "old, ancient, antique." Details are below.
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.
閑 means "leisure, tranquility, idleness." Details are below.
Rule/Regulation - A set of rules or regulations.
Protection - To protect or guard against something.
Learning - To learn or become accustomed to something.
Unimportant - Not important or valuable.
越 means "to cross over, to exceed, to surpass." Details are below.
To cross over or pass through - To go beyond a certain point or boundary.
To exceed - To go beyond a certain limit or degree.
To overcome - To surmount or get over an obstacle or difficulty.
To move away - To become distant or separate.
Far away - To be distant or remote.
Wordy - To be overly long or complicated.
To fall - To stumble or trip.
To scatter - To disperse or break up into pieces.
A country name from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period.
An old name for the Hokuriku region of Japan.
A country name - An abbreviation of “Vietnam”.
石 means "stone, rock." Details are below.
Rock or Stone - A hard object made of stone.
Unyielding - Used to describe something that is unyielding or inflexible.
Worthless - Used to describe something that has no value or is of no use.
Powder - A mineral substance in powder form.
Unit of Measurement - A unit of measurement for volume.
Unit of Cargo - A unit of measurement for cargo capacity on a ship.
古 means "old, ancient, antique." Details are below.
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.
籍 means "registration, enrollment, membership." Details are below.
Document - A written record of information, such as a book or a letter.
Ledger - A book or other record in which financial transactions are recorded.
Record - To write down or register information.
Tax Collection - The act of collecting taxes.
Borrow - To take something from someone else with the intention of returning it.
Lay Down - To place something on the ground or on a surface.
Step On - To press down on something with one's foot.
Permit - To allow something to happen or be done.
Last names that have the same initial of K.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
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.
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.
About this site's data of last names