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This name is also used as a first name: Nagira
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 "Nagira," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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柳 means "willow, a type of tree."
Willow Tree - A type of tree from the willow family, often referred to as a weeping willow.
General Term - A general term for trees from the willow family.
楽 means "fun, comfort, ease."
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - 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.
Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
義 means "justice, righteousness, morality."
Righteousness - Doing what is right as a person. Acting in accordance with moral principles.
Meaning - Having a purpose or significance.
Translation - Expressing the same idea in another language.
Correct - Acting in accordance with the truth or facts.
Good - Acting in a way that is beneficial or desirable.
Appropriate - Suitable for a particular situation or purpose.
Adoptive - Treating something as a family member even though there is no blood relation. For example
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
梛 means "nagi - a type of tree."
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - 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.
Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
良 means "good, excellent, fine."
Good, Excellent - Having a high quality or being superior in some way.
Victorious - Winning or having success.
Fortunate, Prosperous - Being wealthy or having good luck.
Husband, Groom - A man who is married or about to be married.
Slightly, Moderately - Being slightly or moderately.
Wise, Exceptional Person - A person who is wise or has exceptional qualities.
Exceptional Horse - A horse that is superior in some way.
柳 means "willow, a type of tree."
Willow Tree - A type of tree from the willow family, often referred to as a weeping willow.
General Term - A general term for trees from the willow family.
樂 means "joy, pleasure, delight."
柳 means "willow, a type of tree."
Willow Tree - A type of tree from the willow family, often referred to as a weeping willow.
General Term - A general term for trees from the willow family.
浦 means "bay, inlet, cove."
Shoreline - The edge of a sea or river.
Beach - A shoreline of a large body of water.
Confluence - The point where a tributary and main stream of a river meet.
Estuary - The point where a river flows into the sea.
Inlet - A body of water that has been cut off from the sea by land.
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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.
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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.
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