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Ogawa
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  • Hiraganatip:おがわ
  • Katakanatip:オガワ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 100,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Ogawa

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 17 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 "Ogawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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小川- Ogawa -

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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 "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 90,000

小河- Ogawa -

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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 "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 2,000

尾川- Ogawa -

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means "tail, end, suffix."

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 1,000

尾河- Ogawa -

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means "tail, end, suffix."

means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 90

梶川- Ogawa -

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means "tree branch."

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 80

押川- Ogawa -

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means "push, press, hold down."

  • Push - To press or push something.

  • Restrain - To hold back or restrain something.

  • Impose - To force or impose something.

  • Secure - To secure or hold something in place.

  • Stamp - A mark or signature used as a substitute for a signature.

  • Pressure - The force of trying to get one's point across, even if it is unreasonable.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 40

及川- Ogawa -

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means "and, as well as, reach, extend."

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

雄川- Ogawa -

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means "male, masculine."

  • Male Animal - A male animal, usually referring to a dominant male in a species.

  • Male Plant - A male plant, usually referring to a plant with male reproductive organs.

  • Superior - To be better than others, to be superior in some way.

  • Outstanding Person - A person who is outstanding in some way, usually referring to someone who is highly skilled or talented.

  • Strong - To be powerful, brave, and forceful.

  • Prosperous - To be full of energy and vigor.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

緒川- Ogawa -

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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 "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

老川- Ogawa -

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means "old, aged, senior."

  • To Age - To grow old, to become elderly.

  • Elderly Person - Someone who has accumulated experience and is experienced.

  • To Treat As Elderly - To treat someone with respect due to their age.

  • To Retire Due To Age - To retire from work due to having reached a certain age.

  • Lao Tzu - A Chinese philosopher, also known as Laozi, whose abbreviated name is "Lao".

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

緒河- Ogawa -

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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 "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 10

苧川- Ogawa -

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means "karamushi. a perennial plant of the nettle family."

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

苧側- Ogawa -

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means "karamushi. a perennial plant of the nettle family."

means "side, beside, near, close to."

  • Beside - Being near or next to something.

  • Side - One side of an object or surface.

  • Lean - To tilt or incline towards one side.

  • Faintly - A very small amount.

  • Householdstip: under 10

猿川- Ogawa -

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means "monkey, ape."

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

於川- Ogawa -

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means "at, in, on."

  • At, On, In - This kanji is used to indicate a time or place.

  • Oh - This kanji is used to express emotion, such as awe or admiration.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

生川- Ogawa -

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means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."

  • To Live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.

  • To Dwell - Dwelling, living, life.

  • To Give Birth - Give birth, born, produce, create, occur.

  • Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.

  • To Grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.

  • Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.

  • Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.

  • Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.

  • Student - Student, pupil, disciple.

means "river, stream, brook."

  • River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.

  • Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.

  • Householdstip: under 10

恩河- Ogawa -

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means "gratitude, kindness, favor."

  • Grace - A kind and generous act, often given without expecting anything in return.

  • Mercy - Compassion and forgiveness shown towards someone, especially when punishment is deserved.

  • Compassion - A deep feeling of sympathy and understanding for someone or something, often accompanied by a desire to help.

means "river, stream, watercourse."

  • River - A large river, such as the Yellow River in China.

  • Milky Way - The celestial river in the night sky.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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