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Okawa
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  • Hiraganatip:おかわ
  • Katakanatip:オカワ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 1,000
  • English Syllablestip:o-ka-wa (3)
  • Japanese Moraetip:o-ka-wa (3)
  • English transcriptiontip:Okawa

Kanji Names & Meanings - 4 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 "Okawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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小川- Okawa -

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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. 1,000

尾川- Okawa -

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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. 40

岡輪- Okawa -

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means "hill, knoll."

  • Hill - A small hill or mound of earth.

  • Mountain - A small mountain or elevated land.

means "circle, ring."

  • Wheel - A circular object, often used to refer to the wheels of a vehicle.

  • Vehicle - A counting word used to refer to a vehicle.

  • Circulate - To move around in a circle.

  • In Sequence - To take turns.

  • Surroundings - The shape or form of something.

  • Vertical - Referring to the north and south.

  • Grand - A large and impressive scale.

  • Flower - A counting word used to refer to a flower.

  • Householdstip: under 10

小河- Okawa -

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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: under 10

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