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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,964 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 "Shinkai," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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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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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.
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?
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.
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