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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 "Okuda," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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奥 means "interior, inner part, deep, heart, wife."
Deep - A deep and secluded place, or something of the sort. This could include a corner of a room in the southwest, a place to worship gods, or a room in the back of a house.
Bend - A bend or curve, such as in a river.
Warm - Warm or cozy.
Wife - A wife, especially of someone of high status.
Michinoku - An abbreviation of the word 陸奥(mutsu or michinoku).
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
億 means "one hundred million."
Numerical - A numerical term. One hundred million (ichioku) is ten thousand times ten thousand.
Large - A large number.
Estimate - To estimate or calculate.
Ponder - To ponder or consider.
Think - To think deeply.
Peaceful - Peaceful. To be at ease
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
於 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.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
越 means "to cross over, to exceed, to surpass."
To Cross Over Or Pass Through - To go beyond a certain point or boundary.
To Exceed - To go beyond a certain limit or degree.
To Overcome - To surmount or get over an obstacle or difficulty.
Wordy - To be overly long or complicated.
To Fall - To stumble or trip.
To Scatter - To disperse or break up into pieces.
A country name from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period.
An old name for the Hokuriku region of Japan.
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
奥 means "interior, inner part, deep, heart, wife."
Deep - A deep and secluded place, or something of the sort. This could include a corner of a room in the southwest, a place to worship gods, or a room in the back of a house.
Bend - A bend or curve, such as in a river.
Warm - Warm or cozy.
Wife - A wife, especially of someone of high status.
Michinoku - An abbreviation of the word 陸奥(mutsu or michinoku).
多 means "many, numerous, much."
置 means "place, put."
Place - To put something in a particular spot or position.
Install - To set something up or put it in place for use.
Establish - To set up or create something.
Stop - To cause something to come to an end or cease.
Abandon - To leave something behind or discard it.
Set Aside - To put something aside for a particular purpose or use.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
尾 means "tail, end, suffix."
久 means "long time, old, long-cherished."
Ancient - From long ago.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
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.
管 means "pipe, tube, cylinder."
御 means "honorific prefix, respectful prefix."
Express - To express respect towards someone or something.
Express - To express politeness towards an action or object.
Rule - To rule, stabilize, or govern.
Control - To control horses or carriages as desired. Also, the person who does this.
Serve - To serve the emperor or other rulers.
Express - To express respect towards the actions or possessions of the emperor or other rulers.
供 means "offering, supply, provider."
Offer - To offer something to a deity or other spiritual being.
Suggest - To suggest offering something.
Declare - To declare something oneself.
Provide - To provide or give something.
Servant - A servant or attendant.
Plural - To indicate multiple items when used after a word.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
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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
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