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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 "Kudou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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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.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
宮 means "palace, shrine, temple."
Imperial Residence - A building such as a temple or shrine where the emperor lives.
House - A large house.
Capital Punishment - A severe punishment that removes reproductive functions. 宮刑
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
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.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
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.
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
区 means "ward, district."
Unit Of Measurement - An ancient Chinese unit of measurement used in the state of Sei.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
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.
通 means "through, pass, communicate."
To Transmit - To send or convey something.
To Penetrate - To go through or pass through something.
To Reach - To arrive at a destination.
Road - A path or route for travel.
Route - A path or course taken.
To Circulate - To move around or travel from place to place.
Counter For Documents - A numerical symbol used to count documents or writings.
Knowledge Of The World - To be knowledgeable about the world, its affairs, and amusements.
To Act As An Intermediary - To act as a go-between or intermediary.
To Spread - To extend or expand in all directions.
Passbook - A book containing a record of transactions.
To Resemble - To be similar or alike.
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.
棟 means "ridgepole, building, counter for houses, etc."
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.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
宮 means "palace, shrine, temple."
Imperial Residence - A building such as a temple or shrine where the emperor lives.
House - A large house.
Capital Punishment - A severe punishment that removes reproductive functions. 宮刑
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
宮 means "palace, shrine, temple."
Imperial Residence - A building such as a temple or shrine where the emperor lives.
House - A large house.
Capital Punishment - A severe punishment that removes reproductive functions. 宮刑
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
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