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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 choices for "Mase," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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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.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
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.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
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)".
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
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.
勢 means "power, force, energy."
Force, Energy - The power or strength of something, especially when it is used to do something.
Vigor, Liveliness - The quality of being full of energy and enthusiasm.
Activity, Vitality - The state or quality of being active or energetic.
Form, Appearance - The way something looks or is arranged.
Situation, Outcome - The way something turns out or is likely to turn out.
Group, Number - A large number of people or things that are together or in the same place.
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.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
満 means "full, complete, satisfied."
Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectation.
Fill - To make full or complete.
Satisfy - To meet the needs or desires of someone.
Entirety - The whole or complete amount of something.
All - Everything or everyone included in a group.
Every - Each and every one of a group.
Reach - To extend or arrive at a destination.
瀬 means "rapids, shallows, shoal."
Last names that have the same initial of M.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
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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.
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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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