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Odori
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 "Odori," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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踊 means "dance, hop, skip."
Jumping, Leaping - To jump or leap up, to jump or leap around.
Mourning - To mourn and dance at a funeral.
Punishment - Foot-binding as a punishment.
Prearranged - Prearranged.
Dancing - To dance, to dance in time with music, to dance a dance.
小 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.
鳥 means "bird."
Bird - A general term for animals of the avian species.
Freedom - Symbolizing the freedom of flight and the ability to soar above the world.
Intelligence - Symbolizing the intelligence of birds and their ability to navigate the skies.
Beauty - Symbolizing the beauty of birds and their colorful feathers.
尾 means "tail, end, suffix."
通 means "through, pass, communicate."
To Transmit - To send or convey something.
To Penetrate - To go through or pass through something.
To Reach - To arrive at a destination.
Road - A path or route for travel.
Route - A path or course taken.
To Circulate - To move around or travel from place to place.
Counter For Documents - A numerical symbol used to count documents or writings.
Knowledge Of The World - To be knowledgeable about the world, its affairs, and amusements.
To Act As An Intermediary - To act as a go-between or intermediary.
To Spread - To extend or expand in all directions.
Passbook - A book containing a record of transactions.
To Resemble - To be similar or alike.
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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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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.
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