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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Masui, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
増 means "increase, growth, expansion." Details are below.
Increase - To make more of something, to add to the amount or number.
Accumulate - To pile up, to add one thing on top of another.
Progressively - To become more and more, to advance further.
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
益 means "benefit, profit, gain." Details are below.
More and More - To become more and more, to become increasingly.
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
升 means "measuring box, square wooden box for measuring grain." Details are below.
A measuring tool for measuring the volume of grains and other items.
To rise or ascend.
To ripen or mature.
A unit of volume - One shō(1升) is equal to ten gō(10合).
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
馬 means "horse." Details are below.
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)".
酔 means "drunkenness, intoxication." Details are below.
To become intoxicated - To become intoxicated by alcohol. To be overwhelmed by something and become entranced.
To become nauseous - To feel nauseous while riding on a bus, boat, or other form of transportation.
増 means "increase, growth, expansion." Details are below.
Increase - To make more of something, to add to the amount or number.
Accumulate - To pile up, to add one thing on top of another.
Progressively - To become more and more, to advance further.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay." Details are below.
益 means "benefit, profit, gain." Details are below.
More and More - To become more and more, to become increasingly.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay." Details are below.
増 means "increase, growth, expansion." Details are below.
Increase - To make more of something, to add to the amount or number.
Accumulate - To pile up, to add one thing on top of another.
Progressively - To become more and more, to advance further.
位 means "position, rank, grade, throne, seat." Details are below.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine." Details are below.
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.
住 means "reside, live, dwell." Details are below.
To live in a certain place - To stay in a certain place and live there.
To remain in a certain place - To stay in a certain place and not move from it.
Dwelling - A place of residence.
To stop - To halt or cease.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay." Details are below.
満 means "full, complete, satisfied." Details are below.
Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectation.
Fill - To make full or complete.
Be Full - To be completely filled or occupied.
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.
寿 means "longevity, congratulations, auspiciousness." Details are below.
Long life - Living for a long time, having a long lifespan.
Age - The number of years a person has lived.
Celebrate - To rejoice and celebrate a long life or a happy occasion.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay." Details are below.
増 means "increase, growth, expansion." Details are below.
Increase - To make more of something, to add to the amount or number.
Accumulate - To pile up, to add one thing on top of another.
Progressively - To become more and more, to advance further.
藺 means "perennial herb of the rush family."
摩 means "friction, rub, chafe." Details are below.
寿 means "longevity, congratulations, auspiciousness." Details are below.
Long life - Living for a long time, having a long lifespan.
Age - The number of years a person has lived.
Celebrate - To rejoice and celebrate a long life or a happy occasion.
意 means "meaning, intention, idea." Details are below.
Heart - A feeling of deep emotion or strong affection.
Thought - A mental process of considering or reasoning about something.
Intention - A plan or purpose to do something.
Meaning - The significance or importance of something.
Interpretation - The act of understanding or explaining the meaning of something.
Consideration - The act of carefully thinking about something.
升 means "measuring box, square wooden box for measuring grain." Details are below.
A measuring tool for measuring the volume of grains and other items.
To rise or ascend.
To ripen or mature.
A unit of volume - One shō(1升) is equal to ten gō(10合).
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay." Details are below.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine." Details are below.
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.
水 means "water, fluid, liquid." Details are below.
Water - A transparent liquid.
Rivers, swamps, lakes, and seas.
Drawing water and doing water work.
One of the five elements, north in direction, and black in color.
Wednesday, one of the seven days of the week.
Obstruction and hindrance. e.g. blocking water.
益 means "benefit, profit, gain." Details are below.
More and More - To become more and more, to become increasingly.
位 means "position, rank, grade, throne, seat." Details are below.
Last names that have the same initial of M.
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e.g. UNICEF, Red CrossSort by Most Kanji Variation?
This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
Sort by Most Viewed?
The names are sorted by the number of times they have been viewed on this site. This ranking is based on the behavior of users around the world, including Japan, so it does not mean that the names are commonly viewed by Japanese people only.
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.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
About this site's data of last names