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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 "Kubo," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
保 means "preserve, protect, guarantee."
Protect - To maintain a certain state or condition.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Nurture - To care for and raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after and takes care of something.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
工 means "work, construction, engineering."
Craftsman - A skilled worker who creates things with superior technique.
Skillful - Possessing great skill or expertise.
Artisan - A person who is skilled in a craft or trade.
Make - To create or produce something.
Workmanship - The skill or quality of work done by a craftsman.
保 means "preserve, protect, guarantee."
Protect - To maintain a certain state or condition.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Nurture - To care for and raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after and takes care of something.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
九 means "nine, 9."
Nine - The number nine.
Many - A large number, a lot, multiple times.
Gather - To collect, to assemble.
保 means "preserve, protect, guarantee."
Protect - To maintain a certain state or condition.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Nurture - To care for and raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after and takes care of something.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
供 means "offering, supply, provider."
Offer - To offer something to a deity or other spiritual being.
Suggest - To suggest offering something.
Declare - To declare something oneself.
Provide - To provide or give something.
Servant - A servant or attendant.
Plural - To indicate multiple items when used after a word.
保 means "preserve, protect, guarantee."
Protect - To maintain a certain state or condition.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Nurture - To care for and raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after and takes care of something.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
芳 means "fragrant, aromatic."
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.
保 means "preserve, protect, guarantee."
Protect - To maintain a certain state or condition.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Nurture - To care for and raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after and takes care of something.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
玖 means "nine."
Nine - A character used for nine(九) in documents such as contracts to prevent rewriting.
保 means "preserve, protect, guarantee."
Protect - To maintain a certain state or condition.
Ensure - To make sure something is safe and secure.
Nurture - To care for and raise.
Shelter - To provide assistance and protection.
Undertake - To take on responsibility.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after and takes care of something.
Guardian - Someone who looks after and protects someone or something.
Employee - Someone who is hired to do a job.
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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
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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