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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 "Saimoto," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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才 means "talent, ability, gift."
Natural Ability - The innate ability or talent someone is born with.
Quality - The quality or caliber of someone's work.
Ability - The capacity or capability to do something.
Wisdom - The knowledge and understanding of a subject or situation.
Barely - Just barely, only, merely, at last, finally.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
斉 means "equality, uniformity, evenness."
To Arrange, Organize - To arrange or organize something in an orderly manner.
To Equalize - To make something equal or the same.
To Assemble - To gather together in one place.
To Mix - To combine or blend together.
Purification - To cleanse one's mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddhas.
Country Name - One of the seven major powers during the Warring States period in ancient China.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
祭 means "festival, celebration."
Festival - This refers to a celebration or gathering of people to commemorate a special event or occasion.
To Worship Gods And Ancestors - This refers to the act of honoring and paying respect to gods and ancestors through rituals and ceremonies.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
才 means "talent, ability, gift."
Natural Ability - The innate ability or talent someone is born with.
Quality - The quality or caliber of someone's work.
Ability - The capacity or capability to do something.
Wisdom - The knowledge and understanding of a subject or situation.
Barely - Just barely, only, merely, at last, finally.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
斎 means "purification, fasting, abstaining from certain foods or activities."
Be - To be reverent or to show restraint. This is done when worshipping gods and Buddhas, by abstaining from certain foods and activities in order to purify one's mind and body.
Room - A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.
Meal - A meal taken by monks or during Buddhist ceremonies, as a way of purifying the mind and body in order to serve the gods.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
斉 means "equality, uniformity, evenness."
To Arrange, Organize - To arrange or organize something in an orderly manner.
To Equalize - To make something equal or the same.
To Assemble - To gather together in one place.
To Mix - To combine or blend together.
Purification - To cleanse one's mind and body when worshipping gods and Buddhas.
Country Name - One of the seven major powers during the Warring States period in ancient China.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
最 means "maximum, utmost, most."
Most - This is the highest degree or level of something.
First - This is the first in a series or ranking.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
載 means "to carry, to load, to publish, to record."
本 means "book, main, true, real."
催 means "hold, sponsor, organize."
To Urge Or Prompt - To urge or prompt someone to do something.
To Cause Or Bring About - To cause or bring about a certain event or situation.
To Indicate Or Foreshadow - To indicate or foreshadow something that is about to happen.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
祖 means "ancestor."
本 means "book, main, true, real."
税 means "tax."
Tax - A payment made to the government or other public authority, based on income or capital value.
Tribute - A payment made to a ruler or other authority in recognition of their power or as an expression of loyalty.
Levy - A tax or other charge imposed by a government or other authority.
Collect - To gather or take in (money or other resources) from a number of people or sources.
Unbind - To remove or undo something that is binding or tying something together.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
雑 means "miscellaneous, mixed, varied."
Mixed - To be mixed together, to be intertwined.
Unpure - Not pure, not orderly.
Together - All together, together as one.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
塞 means "block, obstruct, plug."
Block - To close off or obstruct something.
Close - To shut or seal something.
Shield - To protect from outside forces.
Fort - A small castle used to defend against enemies.
Border - The boundary between two countries.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
斎 means "purification, fasting, abstaining from certain foods or activities."
Be - To be reverent or to show restraint. This is done when worshipping gods and Buddhas, by abstaining from certain foods and activities in order to purify one's mind and body.
Room - A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.
Meal - A meal taken by monks or during Buddhist ceremonies, as a way of purifying the mind and body in order to serve the gods.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
再 means "again, re-."
Again - To do something a second time.
Repeat - To do something multiple times.
Redo - To do something once more.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
幸 means "happiness, good fortune, luck."
Happiness, Fortunate - Being blessed with good luck, fortune, and joy.
Cherish, Love - Showing affection and care for someone or something.
Appreciate, Like - Having a favorable opinion of something.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
采 means "picking, plucking, collecting."
Beauty - A beautiful and vibrant color.
Harvest - To pick and gather with one's hands.
Form - The shape, appearance, and hue.
Land - A chosen and bestowed territory.
Dice - A cube with numbers used in gambling.
本 means "book, main, true, real."
采 means "picking, plucking, collecting."
Beauty - A beautiful and vibrant color.
Harvest - To pick and gather with one's hands.
Form - The shape, appearance, and hue.
Land - A chosen and bestowed territory.
Dice - A cube with numbers used in gambling.
元 means "origin, beginning, former, ex."
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What is Hiragana?
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.
What is Katakana?
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.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
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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