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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
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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 "Magari," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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曲 means "tune, melody, piece of music."
To Bend Or Twist - To bend or twist something in a curved or crooked shape.
To Distort - To twist or deform something out of its original shape.
Wrong Or Unjust - Not following the rules or standards of what is right or fair.
Corner Or Nook - A curved or twisted area that is difficult to access.
Musical Phrase - A short section of a song or piece of music.
Detailed Or Precise - To be very specific or exact in one's description.
Suspicious Or Dubious - To be uncertain or doubtful about something.
Interesting Or Amusing - To be entertaining or enjoyable.
鉤 means "fish hook. a metal tool with a curved tip for hooking or fastening objects."
曲 means "tune, melody, piece of music."
To Bend Or Twist - To bend or twist something in a curved or crooked shape.
To Distort - To twist or deform something out of its original shape.
Wrong Or Unjust - Not following the rules or standards of what is right or fair.
Corner Or Nook - A curved or twisted area that is difficult to access.
Musical Phrase - A short section of a song or piece of music.
Detailed Or Precise - To be very specific or exact in one's description.
Suspicious Or Dubious - To be uncertain or doubtful about something.
Interesting Or Amusing - To be entertaining or enjoyable.
里 means "village, hometown, birthplace."
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
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.
里 means "village, hometown, birthplace."
回 means "turn, rotation, revolution."
Turn - To rotate or revolve around a central point.
Circulate - To move in a circle or around a particular area.
Reverse - To turn or move in the opposite direction.
Reorient - To change the direction or orientation of something.
Change - To make or become different.
Restore - To bring back to a former state or condition.
Return - To go or come back to a place or person.
眞 means "true, genuine."
True - Without lies or deception, in its natural state, exactly as it is.
Appearance - Form, portrait, shape of an object.
Calligraphy - One of the writing styles.
Genuine - True, correct, complete.
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.
里 means "village, hometown, birthplace."
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.
狩 means "hunt, chase, pursue."
曲 means "tune, melody, piece of music."
To Bend Or Twist - To bend or twist something in a curved or crooked shape.
To Distort - To twist or deform something out of its original shape.
Wrong Or Unjust - Not following the rules or standards of what is right or fair.
Corner Or Nook - A curved or twisted area that is difficult to access.
Musical Phrase - A short section of a song or piece of music.
Detailed Or Precise - To be very specific or exact in one's description.
Suspicious Or Dubious - To be uncertain or doubtful about something.
Interesting Or Amusing - To be entertaining or enjoyable.
り is hiragana, which is phonetic but without meaning.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
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Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
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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