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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 "Koumoto," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
甲 means "armor, first, a (in a sequence of items)."
First In Rank Or Order - The first in a series of things or a class of things.
Hard Outer Covering - A hard outer covering that covers the exterior of something. e.g. Turtle shell(甲羅).
Armor - Protective clothing that covers the body. e.g. 甲冑.
Element Of Wood - In the Five Elements, it is associated with Wood.
Direction Of East - In the Eight Directions, it is associated with East.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
幸 means "happiness, good fortune, luck."
Happiness, Fortunate - Being blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.
Cherish, Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Appreciate, Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
甲 means "armor, first, a (in a sequence of items)."
First In Rank Or Order - The first in a series of things or a class of things.
Hard Outer Covering - A hard outer covering that covers the exterior of something. e.g. Turtle shell(甲羅).
Armor - Protective clothing that covers the body. e.g. 甲冑.
Element Of Wood - In the Five Elements, it is associated with Wood.
Direction Of East - In the Eight Directions, it is associated with East.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
高 means "high, tall."
High - Used to describe physical height, position, status, or rank.
Excellent - Used to describe a high grade or level.
Famous - Used to describe someone or something that is well-known.
Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.
Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.
Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.
Amount - Used to describe a quantity or degree.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
幸 means "happiness, good fortune, luck."
Happiness, Fortunate - Being blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.
Cherish, Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Appreciate, Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
広 means "wide, broad, spacious."
Length - The length in the east-west direction.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
光 means "light, radiance."
Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.
Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.
Scene - Appearance, state.
Blessing - Benefit, grace.
Time - Moment, date.
Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)
本 means "book, main, true, real."
講 means "lecture, sermon, address."
Reconcile, Make Peace - To settle a dispute or disagreement between two or more parties.
Solve, Unlock, Unravel - To find a solution to a problem or mystery.
Learn, Study - To acquire knowledge or skills through instruction or experience.
Discuss, Debate - To exchange ideas and opinions in a formal or informal setting.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
孝 means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors."
Respect And Serve Parents - Showing respect and devotion to one's parents.
Respect Ancestors - Showing respect and honoring one's ancestors.
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
神 means "god, deity."
God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
講 means "lecture, sermon, address."
Reconcile, Make Peace - To settle a dispute or disagreement between two or more parties.
Solve, Unlock, Unravel - To find a solution to a problem or mystery.
Learn, Study - To acquire knowledge or skills through instruction or experience.
Discuss, Debate - To exchange ideas and opinions in a formal or informal setting.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
洪 means "flood, deluge."
Flood - A large amount of water, such as a river or lake, overflowing its banks. Example
Great - Large, vast, excellent, generous, splendid.
Abbreviation of the country name Hungary.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
鴨 means "duck."
Duck - A water bird of the duck family.
Domestic Duck - A duck that has been domesticated and kept as a pet.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
香 means "fragrance, aroma, scent."
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
公 means "public, official, prince."
Fairness And Impartiality - The kanji 公 can refer to fairness and impartiality, such as in the context of a court or government.
Openness And Transparency - The kanji 公 can also refer to openness and transparency, such as in the context of a public announcement.
Ruler Or Monarch - The kanji 公 can also refer to a ruler or monarch, such as in the context of a king or emperor.
Official Title - The kanji 公 can also refer to an official title, such as in the context of a court official or advisor to the ruler.
Rank Of Nobility - The kanji 公 can also refer to the first rank of nobility, such as in the context of the five ranks of nobility (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Respectful Title - The kanji 公 can also refer to a respectful title, such as in the context of an elder in a family, such as a grandfather or father.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
廣 means "wide, spacious, vast."
Length - The length from east to west.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
行 means "go, travel, conduct, line, row."
Go, Walk, Advance, Circulate - To move forward, to take action, to do something.
Do, Perform, Accomplish - To carry out an action, to complete a task.
Path, Road, Route - A way or course taken to get from one place to another.
As One Goes, While Walking, Along The Way - Progressing, moving forward.
Line, Row, Sequence - An arrangement of objects or people one after another.
Store, Shop, Intermediary - A place where goods and services are exchanged.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
紅 means "crimson, deep red."
Red - A bright, vivid red color.
Pigment - A red pigment used in cosmetics.
Woman - A woman, especially one with a single red feature.
Silk - Red silk fabric.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
孔 means "hole, opening, aperture."
Hole - A hollow space or opening in a surface.
Gap - A space between two objects or parts.
Cavity - A hollow space or depression in a solid object.
Void - An empty space or area.
Extremely - To a great degree
Greatly - To a very high degree
Exceptionally - To an unusually high degree
本 means "book, main, true, real."
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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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