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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 "Koura," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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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.
浦 means "bay, inlet, cove."
Shoreline - The edge of a sea or river.
Beach - A shoreline of a large body of water.
Confluence - The point where a tributary and main stream of a river meet.
Estuary - The point where a river flows into the sea.
Inlet - A body of water that has been cut off from the sea by land.
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Antiquated - Describes something that is old-fashioned or out of date.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.
浦 means "bay, inlet, cove."
Shoreline - The edge of a sea or river.
Beach - A shoreline of a large body of water.
Confluence - The point where a tributary and main stream of a river meet.
Estuary - The point where a river flows into the sea.
Inlet - A body of water that has been cut off from the sea by land.
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.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
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.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
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.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
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.
羅 means "net, gauze, thin silk fabric."
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.
浦 means "bay, inlet, cove."
Shoreline - The edge of a sea or river.
Beach - A shoreline of a large body of water.
Confluence - The point where a tributary and main stream of a river meet.
Estuary - The point where a river flows into the sea.
Inlet - A body of water that has been cut off from the sea by land.
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.
宇 means "space, universe."
Roof, House - A roof or house, representing a home and shelter.
Universe - The universe, representing the world and all that is in it.
Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.
羅 means "net, gauze, thin silk fabric."
河 means "river, stream, watercourse."
River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
江 means "river."
River - A large river, especially in southern China.
Inlet - An inlet of water, such as a sea or lake, that enters into land.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
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.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
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.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
子 means "child, offspring, young, junior, small thing."
Child - A child born from parents.
Boy - For usage with "子" for boys and "女" for girls.
Respectful Address - A respectful address for teachers, masters, and people of knowledge and status.
Thinker - A person knowledgeable in scholarship and philosophy, as well as their writings and thoughts.
Seed - A fruit or a biological egg.
Rank - The fourth rank of the five-rank peerage system (公・侯・伯・子・男).
Direction - The first of the twelve directions, representing the north.
Time - The twelfth hour of the night, and the two hours before and after it.
Rat - The first of the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.
浦 means "bay, inlet, cove."
Shoreline - The edge of a sea or river.
Beach - A shoreline of a large body of water.
Confluence - The point where a tributary and main stream of a river meet.
Estuary - The point where a river flows into the sea.
Inlet - A body of water that has been cut off from the sea by land.
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.
浦 means "bay, inlet, cove."
Shoreline - The edge of a sea or river.
Beach - A shoreline of a large body of water.
Confluence - The point where a tributary and main stream of a river meet.
Estuary - The point where a river flows into the sea.
Inlet - A body of water that has been cut off from the sea by land.
Last names that have the same initial of K.
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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.
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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."
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