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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 "Kuga," 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.
我 means "ego, self, i."
Myself - Refers to one's own thoughts and opinions, and the determination to stick to them.
Selfishness - Acting in one's own interests without considering the needs of others.
Stubbornness - Refers to the refusal to change one's opinion or course of action despite opposition or contrary evidence.
SingleMindedness - Refers to the focus on a single goal or purpose, without being distracted by other considerations.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
家 means "house, home, family."
空 means "sky, emptiness."
Sky - The vast expanse of the atmosphere above the earth.
Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.
Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.
Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.
Void - An empty space or area.
To Empty - To make something empty or void.
Wide - Having a large area or extent.
Hole - An opening or passage through something.
Gap - A space between two things.
閑 means "leisure, tranquility, idleness."
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.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate,Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On,Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
陸 means "land, ground, earth."
LandHigherThan The WaterSurface And Flat - This refers to land that is higher than the water surface and is flat.
Jumping And Leaping - This refers to the action of jumping and leaping.
Used As A Substitute For "六" - This refers to the use of the kanji 陸 as a substitute for the kanji 六(six) in documents such as contracts in order to prevent rewriting.
Flat And Horizontal - This refers to something that is flat and horizontal.
Straight And Correct - This refers to something that is straight and correct.
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.
閑 means "leisure, tranquility, idleness."
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.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
峨 means "lofty, towering, high."
Steep - Describes a mountain that is steep and towering.
Impressive - Describes a mountain that is impressive and awe-inspiring.
九 means "nine, 9."
Nine - The number nine.
Many - A large number, a lot, multiple times.
Gather - To collect, to assemble.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate,Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On,Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
空 means "sky, emptiness."
Sky - The vast expanse of the atmosphere above the earth.
Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.
Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.
Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.
Void - An empty space or area.
To Empty - To make something empty or void.
Wide - Having a large area or extent.
Hole - An opening or passage through something.
Gap - A space between two things.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate,Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On,Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
下 means "below, down, under."
Lower - Lower in position, value, age, etc. Inferior.
Later - After in time, order, or sequence of events.
Descend - To move from a higher to a lower place.
Subordinate - Under the control of another.
Act - To do something.
苦 means "suffering, pain, hardship."
Difficult,Painful - Refers to something that is difficult or painful to do or experience.
Bitter - Refers to something that has a bitter taste or flavor.
Hardworking - Refers to someone who is diligent and works hard.
Severe - Refers to something that is very harsh or extreme.
瓜 means "melon, gourd."
空 means "sky, emptiness."
Sky - The vast expanse of the atmosphere above the earth.
Loneliness - A feeling of emptiness or desolation.
Emptiness - A lack of content or substance.
Waste - Something that is not used or is of no value.
Void - An empty space or area.
To Empty - To make something empty or void.
Wide - Having a large area or extent.
Hole - An opening or passage through something.
Gap - A space between two things.
間 means "interval, space, time, room, pause."
Inside - The interior of something.
Time - A period of time.
Recently - Recently.
A While - For a short period of time.
Gap - A gap or separation.
To Separate - To create a space between two things.
To Spy - To take advantage of a gap to spy.
Secretly - Secretly.
To Switch - To switch places.
To Mix - To mix together.
To Heal - To get better from an illness.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to six shaku (approximately 1.8 meters).
Relationship - A connection between two things.
Condition - The state of something.
苦 means "suffering, pain, hardship."
Difficult,Painful - Refers to something that is difficult or painful to do or experience.
Bitter - Refers to something that has a bitter taste or flavor.
Hardworking - Refers to someone who is diligent and works hard.
Severe - Refers to something that is very harsh or extreme.
爪 means "nail, claw."
九 means "nine, 9."
Nine - The number nine.
Many - A large number, a lot, multiple times.
Gather - To collect, to assemble.
家 means "house, home, family."
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
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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.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
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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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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