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Morikawa
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  • Hiraganatip:もりかわ
  • Katakanatip:モリカワ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 20,000
  • English Syllablestip:mo-ri-ka-wa (4)
  • Japanese Moraetip:mo-ri-ka-wa (4)
  • English transcriptiontip:Morikawa

Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 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 "Morikawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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森川- Morikawa -

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means "lush, solemn, dim."

  • Forest - A dense growth of trees; woods.

  • Lush - Trees growing thick and dense.

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20,000

守川- Morikawa -

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means "protect, keep, obey."

  • Protect - To Guard; to defend.

  • Keep - To Maintain; to watch over.

  • Obey - To Follow Rules; to observe.

  • Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.

  • Caretaker - Someone who looks after or takes care of someone or something.

  • Defend, Fortify - To prepare or equip for defense.

  • Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.

  • Governor - A local or regional official in charge of a district or group.

  • Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.

  • Shelter, Shield - To provide protection or safety.

  • Watch, Observe - To keep an eye on something and not let it out of sight.

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 300

盛川- Morikawa -

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means "flourishing, full, serve."

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 300

森河- Morikawa -

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means "lush, solemn, dim."

  • Forest - A dense growth of trees; woods.

  • Lush - Trees growing thick and dense.

means "river, stream, milky way."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

杜川- Morikawa -

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means "wild pear, grove, close."

  • Wild Pear - A deciduous tree of the rose family.

  • Grove - A forest, especially around a shrine.

  • Close - To Shut; to block; to seal.

  • Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

毛利川- Morikawa -

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means "hair, tiny, growth."

means "profit, sharp, useful."

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

守河- Morikawa -

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means "protect, keep, obey."

  • Protect - To Guard; to defend.

  • Keep - To Maintain; to watch over.

  • Obey - To Follow Rules; to observe.

  • Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.

  • Caretaker - Someone who looks after or takes care of someone or something.

  • Defend, Fortify - To prepare or equip for defense.

  • Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.

  • Governor - A local or regional official in charge of a district or group.

  • Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.

  • Shelter, Shield - To provide protection or safety.

  • Watch, Observe - To keep an eye on something and not let it out of sight.

means "river, stream, milky way."

  • Householdstip: under 10

及川- Morikawa -

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means "and, to reach, to extend."

  • And - Also; as well as; connecting two or more things.

  • To Extend - To Spread; to reach everywhere.

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

茂里川- Morikawa -

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means "to flourish, prosperous, excellent."

means "village, residence, birthplace."

means "river."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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