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Nankou
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  • Hiraganatip:なんこう
  • Katakanatip:ナンコウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 1,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Nankou, Nanko, Nankoh

Kanji Names & Meanings - 6 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 choices for "Nankou," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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南口- Nankou -

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means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

means "mouth, opening, entrance."

  • Mouth - An organ used for eating and speaking.

  • Entrance, Exit - A place where people or things enter or leave.

  • Speak - To utter words with the mouth.

  • Counting People, Houses - A word used to count people or houses.

  • Counting Swords - A word used to count swords.

  • Unit Of Measurement - A unit of measurement used to count divided objects as one. For example, a donation of one thousand yen is one “kuchi”.

  • Classification, Type - A word used to classify or categorize things. For example, “amakuchi” (sweet) and “betukuchi” (separate).

  • Place Of Employment - A place of work or a place of marriage. For example, “shuushokuguchi” (place of employment).

  • Beginning, Edge - The beginning or edge of something. For example, “jo no kuchi” (the beginning of an order).

  • Householdstip: aprx. 900

南光- Nankou -

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means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

means "light, radiance."

  • Light - Brightness, illumination, to shine, to sparkle.

  • Honor - Fame, reputation, glory.

  • Scene - Appearance, state.

  • Blessing - Benefit, grace.

  • Time - Moment, date.

  • Respect - Showing respect for another's actions. e.g. 光臨(visit)

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

南幸- Nankou -

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means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

means "happiness, good fortune, luck."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

南孝- Nankou -

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means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 70

南向- Nankou -

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means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

means "direction, orientation, to face, to turn towards."

  • To Go Towards - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.

  • To Face - This refers to the action of turning one's face or body towards a certain direction.

  • To Direct - This refers to the action of pointing or aiming something towards a certain direction.

  • To Proceed Towards A Certain Direction - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.

  • Direction - This refers to the orientation or path that something is facing or moving towards.

  • The Opposite Side - This refers to the side that is opposite to the one that is being referred to.

  • The Front - This refers to the side that is facing the person or object that is being referred to.

  • The Forward Side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.

  • The Other Side - This refers to the side that is on the other side of the person or object that is being referred to.

  • Suitable - This refers to something that is appropriate or fitting for a certain situation.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40

南江- Nankou -

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means "south, southern."

  • South - A direction or orientation. To go south.

  • A character used to transcribe the sound of Sanskrit (Bongo).

means "river."

  • River - A large river, especially in southern China.

  • Inlet - An inlet of water, such as a sea or lake, that enters into land.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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