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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 RuralArea - 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 PlaceName - 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 RuralArea - 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 PlaceName - 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 RuralArea - 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 PlaceName - 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 RuralArea - 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 PlaceName - 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.
NewYear - 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.
NewYear - 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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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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