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This name is also used as a first name: Shinkai
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 "Shinkai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
開 means "open, start, begin."
Gap, Difference - A gap or difference between two things.
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
貝 means "shell, shellfish."
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
飼 means "to keep, raise, rear (animals)."
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
改 means "improvement, reform, alteration."
Amend - To make changes or corrections to something in order to improve it.
Stop And Renew - To stop doing something and start doing something new.
Rectify - To make changes or corrections to something in order to make it better.
Inspect - To examine something closely in order to check its quality or condition.
Reform - To change one's behavior to become more proper or correct.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
神 means "god, deity."
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.
開 means "open, start, begin."
Gap, Difference - A gap or difference between two things.
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
界 means "boundary, world, domain."
Boundary, Division, Separation - A boundary or division that marks the end of something or the beginning of something else.
Within The Boundary, Division - Within the boundary or division that marks the end of something or the beginning of something else.
Area, Range - An area or range that is marked by a boundary or division.
真 means "truth, reality, genuine."
Truthful - Without lies or deception.
Natural - In its original state.
Unaltered - In its original form.
Genuine - Real and authentic.
Accurate - Correct and precise.
Complete - Having all the necessary parts.
貝 means "shell, shellfish."
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
解 means "to solve, to untie, to clarify."
Unravel, Untangle - To separate something into its component parts.
Understand, Comprehend - To gain knowledge or insight.
Send, Deliver - To transport someone or something to a destination.
Neglect, Omit - To fail to do something or take care of something.
慎 means "prudence, discretion, caution."
Cautious - Being careful and mindful.
Modest - Being restrained and composed.
Simple - Having a plain and unadorned quality.
Respectful - Being courteous and gentle.
Refined - Having a graceful and elegant quality.
改 means "improvement, reform, alteration."
Amend - To make changes or corrections to something in order to improve it.
Stop And Renew - To stop doing something and start doing something new.
Rectify - To make changes or corrections to something in order to make it better.
Inspect - To examine something closely in order to check its quality or condition.
Reform - To change one's behavior to become more proper or correct.
信 means "trust, faith, belief."
Letter - A written message sent from one person to another.
Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of doing something.
Sincerity - Being honest and truthful.
Stay - To remain in the same place for two nights.
Shinano - An abbreviation for the Shinano region.
開 means "open, start, begin."
Gap, Difference - A gap or difference between two things.
深 means "deep, profound."
Deep - Having a great depth or intensity.
Profound - Having great intellectual depth or insight.
Intense - Having a great degree of intensity.
Serious - Having a great degree of gravity or importance.
Nightfall - The time when night begins.
Dark - Having a deep or intense color.
Severe - Having a great degree of harshness or severity.
Respectful - Having a great degree of respect or reverence.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
愼 means "caution, prudence, carefulness."
Cautious - Being careful and mindful of one's actions.
Modest - Being humble and restrained.
Simple - Having a plain and unadorned lifestyle.
Respectful - Being courteous and gentle.
Refined - Having a graceful and elegant demeanor.
改 means "improvement, reform, alteration."
Amend - To make changes or corrections to something in order to improve it.
Stop And Renew - To stop doing something and start doing something new.
Rectify - To make changes or corrections to something in order to make it better.
Inspect - To examine something closely in order to check its quality or condition.
Reform - To change one's behavior to become more proper or correct.
新 means "new, fresh, modern."
New - Refers to something that is fresh and has not been experienced before.
Renew - To make something new or to change something.
Fresh - Refers to something that is new and has not been experienced before.
階 means "floor, storey, rank, level."
眞 means "true, genuine."
True - Without lies or deception, in its natural state, exactly as it is.
Appearance - Form, portrait, shape of an object.
Calligraphy - One of the writing styles.
Genuine - True, correct, complete.
貝 means "shell, shellfish."
眞 means "true, genuine."
True - Without lies or deception, in its natural state, exactly as it is.
Appearance - Form, portrait, shape of an object.
Calligraphy - One of the writing styles.
Genuine - True, correct, complete.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
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