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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 choices for "Okuda," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
奥 means "interior, inner part, deep, heart, wife."
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.
A bend or curve, such as in a river.
Warm or cozy.
A wife, especially of someone of high status.
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."
A numerical term. One hundred million (ichioku) is ten thousand times ten thousand.
A large number.
To estimate or calculate.
To ponder or consider.
To think deeply.
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."
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.
A bend or curve, such as in a river.
Warm or cozy.
A wife, especially of someone of high status.
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."
To express respect towards someone or something.
To express politeness towards an action or object.
To rule, stabilize, or govern.
To control horses or carriages as desired. Also, the person who does this.
To serve the emperor or other rulers.
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.
Last names that have the same initial of O.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
Japanese Style Nickname
In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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