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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 "Nomoto," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
埜 means "field, plain."
Humble - Plain, unadorned, and unpretentious.
Region - A large area or expanse.
Wild - Untamed, unruly, and natural.
Isolated - Uninhabited, uncultivated, and undeveloped.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
能 means "ability, talent, skill."
Ability - The ability to do something well or to have a special talent.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Talent - Outstanding ability or skill.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - A form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
能 means "ability, talent, skill."
Ability - The ability to do something well or to have a special talent.
Effectiveness - The power to produce a desired result.
Talent - Outstanding ability or skill.
Endurance - The ability to withstand or tolerate something.
Noh - A form of traditional Japanese musical drama.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
下 means "below, down, under."
Lower - Lower in position, value, age, etc. Inferior.
Later - After in time, order, or sequence of events.
Descend - To move from a higher to a lower place.
Subordinate - Under the control of another.
Act - To do something.
埜 means "field, plain."
Humble - Plain, unadorned, and unpretentious.
Region - A large area or expanse.
Wild - Untamed, unruly, and natural.
Isolated - Uninhabited, uncultivated, and undeveloped.
下 means "below, down, under."
Lower - Lower in position, value, age, etc. Inferior.
Later - After in time, order, or sequence of events.
Descend - To move from a higher to a lower place.
Subordinate - Under the control of another.
Act - To do something.
農 means "agriculture, farming."
To Cultivate - To cultivate fields and till the soil.
Agriculture - The practice of farming and raising crops.
Farmers - People who work in agriculture.
To Serve - To make an effort and do one's best.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
納 means "payment, supply, acceptance."
Receive - To accept or take in something.
Insert - To place something inside.
Draw In - To bring something in.
Adopt - To take something in and make it part of something.
Store - To put something away for safekeeping.
Accommodate - To make room for something.
Conclude - To bring something to an end.
Offer - To present something for consideration.
Pay - To give money in exchange for something.
Settle - To pay a debt or obligation.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
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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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