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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,959 kanji variations.
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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 "Semba," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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仙 means "hermit, immortal."
Sage - A person said to have attained the technique of immortality and eternal youth through training in the mountains.
Hermit - A person who lives in the mountains, away from the secular world.
Nimble - A person who is as nimble as a sage.
Cent - The phonetic translation of the American currency unit "cent".
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
仙 means "hermit, immortal."
Sage - A person said to have attained the technique of immortality and eternal youth through training in the mountains.
Hermit - A person who lives in the mountains, away from the secular world.
Nimble - A person who is as nimble as a sage.
Cent - The phonetic translation of the American currency unit "cent".
葉 means "leaf, blade of a plant."
仙 means "hermit, immortal."
Sage - A person said to have attained the technique of immortality and eternal youth through training in the mountains.
Hermit - A person who lives in the mountains, away from the secular world.
Nimble - A person who is as nimble as a sage.
Cent - The phonetic translation of the American currency unit "cent".
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
仙 means "hermit, immortal."
Sage - A person said to have attained the technique of immortality and eternal youth through training in the mountains.
Hermit - A person who lives in the mountains, away from the secular world.
Nimble - A person who is as nimble as a sage.
Cent - The phonetic translation of the American currency unit "cent".
庭 means "garden, yard."
銭 means "money, coin, small change."
Unit Of Weight - Refers to a unit of weight, equal to one-tenth of a ryō.
Hoe - Refers to a farming tool used to dig up soil.
Thousand - Refers to a unit of currency, equal to one hundredth of a yen.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
泉 means "spring, fountain, well."
Spring - Water that flows from the ground.
Source - Water source.
Afterlife - The world after death. Heaven.
Currency - Money.
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
干 means "dried, parched, to air out, to dry in the sun."
Violate - To do something that goes against morality or law.
Involve - To be related to or have a part in something.
Seek - To try to obtain something.
Shield - A protective armor used to defend oneself.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
船 means "ship, boat."
Boat - A vessel used to travel on water and transport people and goods.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
先 means "ahead, first, previous."
Previously - Earlier in time.
First - The first in order.
Precede - To go before or lead.
First - To begin with
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
戦 means "war, battle, fight."
War - Engaging in armed conflict with another nation or group.
Battle - Engaging in physical combat with weapons.
Struggle - Shaking with fear or anxiety.
Fight - Being moved by the wind, as with plants and trees.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
先 means "ahead, first, previous."
Previously - Earlier in time.
First - The first in order.
Precede - To go before or lead.
First - To begin with
馬 means "horse."
前 means "front, before."
Before - Refers to something that is ahead in time or space.
In Advance - Refers to something that is done beforehand.
Past - Refers to something that happened in the past.
Guide - Refers to something that leads or guides.
Allocation - Refers to the amount or portion assigned to someone. For example, three servings of food.
Honorific - Refers to a title of respect used to refer to a noble person.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
舟 means "boat, small watercraft."
Boat - A small vessel used for travelling on water.
Palanquin - A tray used to carry ritual objects.
Wear - To attach to oneself.
Bucket - A container used to hold liquids such as water or hot water.
場 means "place, location, scene, setting."
A place where people gather or hold an event.
A place that has been purified for the purpose of worshipping a god.
A moment or a period of time.
A scene in a play.
千 means "thousand."
波 means "wave, billow, surge."
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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."
Households?
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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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