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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 "Makino," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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牧 means "pasture, grazing land."
To Raise Or Keep Livestock - This includes raising cattle, horses, and other animals.
Pasture - A place where livestock is kept in a free-range environment.
Official - A government official or local administrator.
To Nurture - To teach and guide, such as raising animals.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
槙 means "Japanese evergreen oak."
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
巻 means "roll, volume, scroll, bookbinding."
To Roll UpOr Wind Up - To wrap or coil something up, such as a scroll or book.
To Bend Or Twist - To curve or turn in a winding or serpentine manner.
Beautiful - Attractive or pleasing in appearance.
A Fist - A clenched hand, usually used to express determination or strength.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
蒔 means "sow, scatter, plant."
Plant - To plant or replant plants.
Name - Jira, a type of grass.
Scatter - To scatter seeds or powder.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
牧 means "pasture, grazing land."
To Raise Or Keep Livestock - This includes raising cattle, horses, and other animals.
Pasture - A place where livestock is kept in a free-range environment.
Official - A government official or local administrator.
To Nurture - To teach and guide, such as raising animals.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
槙 means "Japanese evergreen oak."
納 means "payment, supply, acceptance."
Receive - To accept or take in something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Draw In - To bring something in.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Conclude - To bring something to an end.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
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.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
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.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
巻 means "roll, volume, scroll, bookbinding."
To Roll UpOr Wind Up - To wrap or coil something up, such as a scroll or book.
To Bend Or Twist - To curve or turn in a winding or serpentine manner.
Beautiful - Attractive or pleasing in appearance.
A Fist - A clenched hand, usually used to express determination or strength.
埜 means "field, plain."
牧 means "pasture, grazing land."
To Raise Or Keep Livestock - This includes raising cattle, horses, and other animals.
Pasture - A place where livestock is kept in a free-range environment.
Official - A government official or local administrator.
To Nurture - To teach and guide, such as raising animals.
埜 means "field, plain."
槇 means "Japanese evergreen tree."
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
槇 means "Japanese evergreen tree."
納 means "payment, supply, acceptance."
Receive - To accept or take in something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Draw In - To bring something in.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Conclude - To bring something to an end.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
馬 means "horse."
Horse - A hoofed mammal of the family Equidae, kept as a domesticated animal.
Metaphor - A large animal used as a metaphor.
Chess Piece - The pieces in the game of shogi, such as the "dragon horse(竜馬)" and the "keima(桂馬)".
来 means "come, arrive."
To Come - To arrive or come to a place.
To Bring - To bring something or someone to a place.
To Allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.
This Person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.
In The Future - Something that has not yet come.
Particle - A particle placed in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.
To Encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
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