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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 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 variations for "Shouya," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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勝 means "victory, win."
Win - To be victorious over an opponent.
Outperform - To be better than others.
Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.
All - Everything without exception.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
庄 means "village, manor, hamlet."
Village Or Rural Area - A village or rural area, typically one with a small population.
Manor Or Estate - A large estate or manor, usually owned by a wealthy family.
Remnant Of A Place Name - A place name that has been retained from a previous era.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
照 means "shine, illuminate, reflect."
Shine, Illuminate - To shine or cast light on something. To be brightly shining or glowing.
Compare, Match - To compare or match two things. To look at them side by side.
Photograph - To take a photograph.
Embarrassment - To feel embarrassed or ashamed.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
庄 means "village, manor, hamlet."
Village Or Rural Area - A village or rural area, typically one with a small population.
Manor Or Estate - A large estate or manor, usually owned by a wealthy family.
Remnant Of A Place Name - A place name that has been retained from a previous era.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
庄 means "village, manor, hamlet."
Village Or Rural Area - A village or rural area, typically one with a small population.
Manor Or Estate - A large estate or manor, usually owned by a wealthy family.
Remnant Of A Place Name - A place name that has been retained from a previous era.
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
勝 means "victory, win."
Win - To be victorious over an opponent.
Outperform - To be better than others.
Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.
All - Everything without exception.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
庄 means "village, manor, hamlet."
Village Or Rural Area - A village or rural area, typically one with a small population.
Manor Or Estate - A large estate or manor, usually owned by a wealthy family.
Remnant Of A Place Name - A place name that has been retained from a previous era.
矢 means "arrow, dart."
升 means "measuring box, square wooden box for measuring grain."
A measuring tool for measuring the volume of grains and other items.
To rise or ascend.
To ripen or mature.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
正 means "correct, right, proper."
Correct, Right - Being true and accurate, without any mistakes. To make something right and accurate.
Main, Original - The officially recognized or accepted version.
Exactly, Precisely - Exactly, precisely, correctly, just right.
New Year - The beginning of the year, the first month of the year.
Target - The center of a target.
弥 means "all the more, increasingly."
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Long - To last for a long time.
Distant - To be far away in time or space.
Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - To become more and more.
Further - To an even greater degree.
小 means "small, little, tiny."
Small - Refers to something that is of a small size or amount.
Insignificant - Refers to something that is not important or of little value.
Young - Refers to someone who is young in age.
Humble - Refers to someone who speaks of themselves in a humble manner.
Prefix - Used as a prefix to modify the meaning of a word or phrase.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
昌 means "prosperity, thriving, flourishing."
Prosperous, Prospering - Having success or good fortune
Vigorous - Having or showing great energy, strength, or power.
Splendid, Magnificent - Very impressive or beautiful.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
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Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
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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