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This name is also used as a first name: Sendou
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 "Sendou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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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".
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).
川 means "river, stream, brook."
River - A natural stream of water flowing in a channel to the sea, a lake, or another river.
Stream - A small, narrow river or a body of flowing water.
頭 means "head."
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".
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
専 means "specialty, exclusive, limited to."
Solely - Doing something exclusively and without interruption.
Unconditionally - Doing something without any conditions or restrictions.
Unswervingly - Doing something with single-minded dedication and focus.
As Desired - Doing something according to one's wishes.
Monopolizing - Doing something exclusively and without sharing with others.
頭 means "head."
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".
頭 means "head."
潜 means "dive, submerge, conceal."
To Dive - To submerge oneself in water.
To Hide - To conceal oneself or something.
Secretly - To do something without being noticed.
To Concentrate Deeply - To focus deeply.
Deep - The depths of water.
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).
船 means "ship, boat."
Boat - A vessel used to travel on water and transport people and goods.
頭 means "head."
千 means "thousand."
同 means "same, identical, equal."
Same - Having the same characteristics, qualities, or features.
Equal - Having the same value, amount, or degree.
Agree - Having the same opinion or view.
Together - In the same place or at the same time.
Unite - To join together or become one.
Gather - To come together in one place.
Congregate - To come together in a group.
Harmonize - To bring into agreement or harmony.
千 means "thousand."
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).
泉 means "spring, fountain, well."
Spring - Water that flows from the ground.
Source - Water source.
Afterlife - The world after death. Heaven.
Currency - Money.
頭 means "head."
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
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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
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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