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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
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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 "Munakata," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
宗 means "religion, sect, denomination."
Ancestors - A family with the same ancestors.
Origin - The root or center of something.
Respect - To revere and honor.
Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.
像 means "statue, image."
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
Image - A representation of a person, object, or scene.
Resemblance - A similarity in appearance or character.
Imitate - To copy or mimic the form or behavior of something.
Create - To make something in the likeness of something else.
棟 means "ridgepole, building, counter for houses, etc."
Lumber - Wood used for building a house.
Head - A leader or important person.
Star Name - An alternate name for the constellation of Taurus.
方 means "direction, way, side."
Direction - Facing, orientation, direction, angle.
Destination - Place to go.
Region - Countryside, area, certain region.
Shape - Square, rectangle, square shape.
Righteousness - Being honest, being proper.
Arrangement - Line up, line up in a row.
Comparison - Compare, contrast.
Method - Means, technique.
Timing - Suitable time.
Squaring - Multiplying the same number, square, square root.
Honorific - Title to call someone.
Responsibility - Person in charge.
宗 means "religion, sect, denomination."
Ancestors - A family with the same ancestors.
Origin - The root or center of something.
Respect - To revere and honor.
Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.
形 means "shape, form, appearance."
Shape - The appearance of something when viewed from the outside.
Body - The physical body of a human being.
Form - The basic shape or form of something.
Manifestation - The appearance of a shape.
棟 means "ridgepole, building, counter for houses, etc."
Lumber - Wood used for building a house.
Head - A leader or important person.
Star Name - An alternate name for the constellation of Taurus.
形 means "shape, form, appearance."
Shape - The appearance of something when viewed from the outside.
Body - The physical body of a human being.
Form - The basic shape or form of something.
Manifestation - The appearance of a shape.
宗 means "religion, sect, denomination."
Ancestors - A family with the same ancestors.
Origin - The root or center of something.
Respect - To revere and honor.
Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.
方 means "direction, way, side."
Direction - Facing, orientation, direction, angle.
Destination - Place to go.
Region - Countryside, area, certain region.
Shape - Square, rectangle, square shape.
Righteousness - Being honest, being proper.
Arrangement - Line up, line up in a row.
Comparison - Compare, contrast.
Method - Means, technique.
Timing - Suitable time.
Squaring - Multiplying the same number, square, square root.
Honorific - Title to call someone.
Responsibility - Person in charge.
宗 means "religion, sect, denomination."
Ancestors - A family with the same ancestors.
Origin - The root or center of something.
Respect - To revere and honor.
Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.
片 means "one side, one piece, one portion."
胸 means "chest, breast."
Chest - The area between the neck and chest of the body.
Heart - Feelings, thoughts, innermost feelings.
形 means "shape, form, appearance."
Shape - The appearance of something when viewed from the outside.
Body - The physical body of a human being.
Form - The basic shape or form of something.
Manifestation - The appearance of a shape.
棟 means "ridgepole, building, counter for houses, etc."
Lumber - Wood used for building a house.
Head - A leader or important person.
Star Name - An alternate name for the constellation of Taurus.
渡 means "cross, pass over."
崇 means "adoration, worship, reverence."
High - To be high or tall, like a mountain.
Adore - To revere or worship.
Respect - To show respect or reverence.
Revere - To hold in high esteem or honor.
End - To finish or conclude.
像 means "statue, image."
Form - The shape or appearance of something.
Image - A representation of a person, object, or scene.
Resemblance - A similarity in appearance or character.
Imitate - To copy or mimic the form or behavior of something.
Create - To make something in the likeness of something else.
宗 means "religion, sect, denomination."
Ancestors - A family with the same ancestors.
Origin - The root or center of something.
Respect - To revere and honor.
Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.
源 means "source, origin."
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Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
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