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Obayashi
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  • Hiraganatip:おばやし
  • Katakanatip:オバヤシ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 4,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Obayashi

Kanji Names & Meanings - 3 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 "Obayashi," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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小林- Obayashi -

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means "small, little, tiny."

  • Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.

  • Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.

  • Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.

  • Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.

  • Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.

means "woods, forest."

  • Forest - A place where trees and bamboo grow in abundance.

  • Abundance - A large number or quantity.

  • Prosperity - A state of being successful and thriving.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 3,000

尾林- Obayashi -

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means "tail, end, suffix."

means "woods, forest."

  • Forest - A place where trees and bamboo grow in abundance.

  • Abundance - A large number or quantity.

  • Prosperity - A state of being successful and thriving.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 600

緒林- Obayashi -

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means "beginning, end, thread, cord, strap."

  • Beginning - The start or origin of something.

  • Thread - The end or tip of a thread.

  • Continuity - A connection or series of events.

  • Heart - A feeling or emotion.

  • Cord - A long, continuous thing.

means "woods, forest."

  • Forest - A place where trees and bamboo grow in abundance.

  • Abundance - A large number or quantity.

  • Prosperity - A state of being successful and thriving.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

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