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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Sakou, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
酒 means "alcohol, sake, liquor." Details are below.
Alcohol - A type of alcoholic beverage, usually made from fermented grains or fruits.
Drinking - The act of consuming alcohol.
Serving - The act of pouring and serving alcohol.
匂 means "scent, smell." Details are below.
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell.
Beautiful - Attractive and pleasing to the eye.
Atmosphere - The feeling or mood of a place or situation.
Pattern - A repeated decorative design.
酒 means "alcohol, sake, liquor." Details are below.
Alcohol - A type of alcoholic beverage, usually made from fermented grains or fruits.
Drinking - The act of consuming alcohol.
Serving - The act of pouring and serving alcohol.
向 means "direction, orientation, to face, to turn towards." Details are below.
To go towards - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.
To face - This refers to the action of turning one's face or body towards a certain direction.
To direct - This refers to the action of pointing or aiming something towards a certain direction.
To proceed towards a certain direction - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.
Direction - This refers to the orientation or path that something is facing or moving towards.
The opposite side - This refers to the side that is opposite to the one that is being referred to.
The front - This refers to the side that is facing the person or object that is being referred to.
The forward side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.
The other side - This refers to the side that is on the other side of the person or object that is being referred to.
Suitable - This refers to something that is appropriate or fitting for a certain situation.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid." Details are below.
To help - To provide assistance or aid.
To assist - To give support or aid.
To recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
孝 means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors." Details are below.
Respect and serve parents - Showing respect and devotion to one's parents.
Respect ancestors - Showing respect and honoring one's ancestors.
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid." Details are below.
To help - To provide assistance or aid.
To assist - To give support or aid.
To recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
向 means "direction, orientation, to face, to turn towards." Details are below.
To go towards - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.
To face - This refers to the action of turning one's face or body towards a certain direction.
To direct - This refers to the action of pointing or aiming something towards a certain direction.
To proceed towards a certain direction - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.
Direction - This refers to the orientation or path that something is facing or moving towards.
The opposite side - This refers to the side that is opposite to the one that is being referred to.
The front - This refers to the side that is facing the person or object that is being referred to.
The forward side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.
The other side - This refers to the side that is on the other side of the person or object that is being referred to.
Suitable - This refers to something that is appropriate or fitting for a certain situation.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid." Details are below.
To help - To provide assistance or aid.
To assist - To give support or aid.
To recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
甲 means "armor, first, a (in a sequence of items)." Details are below.
First in rank or order - The first in a series of things or a class of things.
Hard outer covering - A hard outer covering that covers the exterior of something. e.g. Turtle shell(甲羅).
Armor - Protective clothing that covers the body. e.g. 甲冑.
Element of Wood - In the Five Elements, it is associated with Wood.
Direction of East - In the Eight Directions, it is associated with East.
High pitch - Refers to a high pitch in sound.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid." Details are below.
To help - To provide assistance or aid.
To assist - To give support or aid.
To recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
幸 means "happiness, good fortune, luck." Details are below.
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.
Imperial Visit - A visit by the emperor or empress.
Harvest - Gaining a reward or benefit from nature.
左 means "left, left-hand side." Details are below.
Left - The side to the left. To go to the left.
East - The direction of east. When facing south, the left is east.
Lower - Lower in rank. From ancient China, where the right was honored.
Proof - A seal or evidence.
Help - To give assistance.
向 means "direction, orientation, to face, to turn towards." Details are below.
To go towards - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.
To face - This refers to the action of turning one's face or body towards a certain direction.
To direct - This refers to the action of pointing or aiming something towards a certain direction.
To proceed towards a certain direction - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.
Direction - This refers to the orientation or path that something is facing or moving towards.
The opposite side - This refers to the side that is opposite to the one that is being referred to.
The front - This refers to the side that is facing the person or object that is being referred to.
The forward side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.
The other side - This refers to the side that is on the other side of the person or object that is being referred to.
Suitable - This refers to something that is appropriate or fitting for a certain situation.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid." Details are below.
To help - To provide assistance or aid.
To assist - To give support or aid.
To recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
香 means "fragrance, aroma." Details are below.
Appealing - Having an attractive appearance, color, voice, taste, etc.
Chess Piece - One of the pieces 香車(kyousya) in the game of shogi.
左 means "left, left-hand side." Details are below.
Left - The side to the left. To go to the left.
East - The direction of east. When facing south, the left is east.
Lower - Lower in rank. From ancient China, where the right was honored.
Proof - A seal or evidence.
Help - To give assistance.
鴻 means "wild goose, great, large." Details are below.
酒 means "alcohol, sake, liquor." Details are below.
Alcohol - A type of alcoholic beverage, usually made from fermented grains or fruits.
Drinking - The act of consuming alcohol.
Serving - The act of pouring and serving alcohol.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked." Details are below.
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
佐 means "assistant, help, aid." Details are below.
To help - To provide assistance or aid.
To assist - To give support or aid.
To recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
神 means "god, deity." Details are below.
God - The divine being, the creator of all things.
Mysterious Work - Unfathomable and spiritual work.
Soul - The spiritual essence of a person.
Heart - The innermost part of a person.
Excellence - The highest level of achievement.
Preciousness - Something of great value.
酒 means "alcohol, sake, liquor." Details are below.
Alcohol - A type of alcoholic beverage, usually made from fermented grains or fruits.
Drinking - The act of consuming alcohol.
Serving - The act of pouring and serving alcohol.
迎 means "to welcome, to meet, to greet." Details are below.
Welcome - To greet someone warmly and make them feel welcome.
Receive - To accept or receive someone or something.
Invite - To ask someone to come or join in.
Accommodate - To adjust to the needs or feelings of someone.
Fetch - To go and get someone or something and bring it back.
佐 means "assistant, help, aid." Details are below.
To help - To provide assistance or aid.
To assist - To give support or aid.
To recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
口 means "mouth, opening, entrance." Details are below.
Mouth - An organ used for eating and speaking.
Entrance/Exit - A place where people or things enter or leave.
Speak - To utter words with the mouth.
Counting People/Houses - A word used to count people or houses.
Counting Swords - A word used to count swords.
Unit of Measurement - A unit of measurement used to count divided objects as one. For example, a donation of one thousand yen is one “kuchi”.
Classification/Type - A word used to classify or categorize things. For example, “amakuchi” (sweet) and “betukuchi” (separate).
Place of Employment - A place of work or a place of marriage. For example, “shuushokuguchi” (place of employment).
Beginning/Edge - The beginning or edge of something. For example, “jo no kuchi” (the beginning of an order).
佐 means "assistant, help, aid." Details are below.
To help - To provide assistance or aid.
To assist - To give support or aid.
To recommend - To suggest or advise.
Aide - A subordinate official.
高 means "high, tall." Details are below.
High - Used to describe physical height, position, status, or rank.
Excellent - Used to describe a high grade or level.
Famous - Used to describe someone or something that is well-known.
Increase - Used to describe something that is rising or becoming higher.
Respect - Used to show respect for someone's actions or words.
Arrogant - Used to describe someone who is overly proud or haughty.
Amount - Used to describe a quantity or degree.
酒 means "alcohol, sake, liquor." Details are below.
Alcohol - A type of alcoholic beverage, usually made from fermented grains or fruits.
Drinking - The act of consuming alcohol.
Serving - The act of pouring and serving alcohol.
勾 means "hook, bend, angle." Details are below.
To capture or seize - This refers to the act of catching or seizing something.
To bend or twist - This refers to the act of bending or twisting something.
Key - This refers to an L-shaped key.
Marker or seal - This refers to the act of marking or sealing something.
酒 means "alcohol, sake, liquor." Details are below.
Alcohol - A type of alcoholic beverage, usually made from fermented grains or fruits.
Drinking - The act of consuming alcohol.
Serving - The act of pouring and serving alcohol.
勺 means "spoon, ladle." Details are below.
A ladle or dipper used to scoop up water or alcohol.
The act of scooping up.
A unit of capacity or volume.
A unit of area for land measurement.
西 means "west, western." Details are below.
West, To go west
Western (Europe and America)
Abbreviation of the country name "Spain(西班牙)"
向 means "direction, orientation, to face, to turn towards." Details are below.
To go towards - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.
To face - This refers to the action of turning one's face or body towards a certain direction.
To direct - This refers to the action of pointing or aiming something towards a certain direction.
To proceed towards a certain direction - This refers to the action of moving in a certain direction.
Direction - This refers to the orientation or path that something is facing or moving towards.
The opposite side - This refers to the side that is opposite to the one that is being referred to.
The front - This refers to the side that is facing the person or object that is being referred to.
The forward side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.
The other side - This refers to the side that is on the other side of the person or object that is being referred to.
Suitable - This refers to something that is appropriate or fitting for a certain situation.
左 means "left, left-hand side." Details are below.
Left - The side to the left. To go to the left.
East - The direction of east. When facing south, the left is east.
Lower - Lower in rank. From ancient China, where the right was honored.
Proof - A seal or evidence.
Help - To give assistance.
孝 means "filial piety, respect for parents and ancestors." Details are below.
Respect and serve parents - Showing respect and devotion to one's parents.
Respect ancestors - Showing respect and honoring one's ancestors.
Mourning - Wearing mourning clothes and observing mourning rituals.
Last names that have the same initial of S.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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The names are sorted by the number of times they have been viewed on this site. This ranking is based on the behavior of users around the world, including Japan, so it does not mean that the names are commonly viewed by Japanese people only.
Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
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.
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
About this site's data of last names