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Minato
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  • Hiraganatip:みなと
  • Katakanatip:ミナト
  • Householdstip:aprx. 5,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Minato

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 10 variations

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 "Minato," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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means "harbor, port."

  • To Gather - To bring people or things together.

  • Harbor - A place where ships dock.

  • GatheringPlace - A place where ships come together.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 5,000

- Minato -

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means "port, harbor."

  • Harbor - A place where ships dock.

  • Waterway - A route where boats can pass through.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 500

- Minato -

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means "qin - ancient chinese dynasty."

  • CountryName - Qin was one of the seven major states during the Warring States period in ancient China.

  • Surname - Qin is also a type of surname.

  • Householdstip:aprx. 50

- Minato -

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means "Japan, wa (ancient name for Japan)."

  • A winding path that continues far away.

  • An old Chinese word used to refer to Japan (Japanese people).

  • Householdstip: under 10

三奈戸- Minato -

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means "three, third, threefold."

  • Three - The number three.

  • ThreeTimes - Repeating something three times.

  • Third - The third item in a sequence.

  • Frequently - Doing something multiple times.

means "nara, name of a place in Japan."

  • FruitTree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.

  • Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.

  • AppleTree - Refers to a tree that produces apples.

  • FruitLikeTree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.

  • A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.

means "door, household, family, counter for houses."

  • Door, Entrance - The entrance or exit of a house or room.

  • House - A house or dwelling.

  • Amount Of Alcohol - The amount of alcohol that can be consumed.

  • Name - Used as a name or place name.

  • Householdstip: under 10

means "source, origin."

  • Origin - The source from which a stream of water flows

  • Search - To ask

  • Genji - A reference to the Genji clan.

  • Householdstip: under 10

尹戸- Minato -

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means "to govern. to correct. to make right."

means "door, household, family, counter for houses."

  • Door, Entrance - The entrance or exit of a house or room.

  • House - A house or dwelling.

  • Amount Of Alcohol - The amount of alcohol that can be consumed.

  • Name - Used as a name or place name.

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Minato -

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means "port, haven, ferry, ford."

  • Harbor, Port - A place where ships dock and unload cargo.

  • Crossing, Ferry - A place where people and goods can cross a body of water.

  • Moisture - Water that seeps, gushes, overflows, or moistens something.

  • Fluid - Bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, and tears.

  • Clue, Guide - A hint or indication that can be used to lead someone in the right direction.

  • Householdstip: under 10

皆戸- Minato -

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means "everyone, all."

  • Everyone - Refers to a large group of people, all together.

  • Together - Refers to being in the same place or doing the same thing at the same time.

  • Same - Refers to being the same in some way.

means "door, household, family, counter for houses."

  • Door, Entrance - The entrance or exit of a house or room.

  • House - A house or dwelling.

  • Amount Of Alcohol - The amount of alcohol that can be consumed.

  • Name - Used as a name or place name.

  • Householdstip: under 10

水門- Minato -

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means "water, fluid, liquid."

  • 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.

means "gate, doorway, entrance."

  • Door - A structure used to enter and exit a building.

  • Place of entry and exit for people and objects.

  • Home. Family. Clan.

  • Lineage of knowledge or religion. Sect.

  • Broad categorization of things.

  • A counting word for cannons.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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