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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 "Shutou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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首 means "neck."
Head, Beginning, First, Leadership - Refers to the head or the beginning of something, as well as the person in charge of leading.
Confession - Refers to confessing a crime or making a confession.
Direction - Refers to turning one's head in a certain direction.
Neck - Refers to the area between the head and torso.
Dismissal - Refers to being dismissed from a job or position.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
主 means "master, owner, head, main, primary."
Important - Being of great significance or value.
Fundamental - Serving as the basis or source of something.
Central - Being at the center or core of something.
Ruler - A person who has the power to govern or control.
Administrator - A person responsible for managing or supervising something.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
朱 means "cinnabar, vermilion."
Red - A bright, reddish color.
Currency Unit - A unit of currency used during the Edo period, equal to one-sixteenth of a ryō.
桃 means "peach."
Peach - A deciduous small tree of the rose family, bearing edible fruit in summer.
Fruitfulness - The ability to produce fruit or offspring.
Abundance - A plentiful supply of something.
周 means "circumference, lap, perimeter."
Surroundings - Refers to the area around something.
Everywhere - To go everywhere, to cover everywhere.
Circulate - To go around, to make a round.
Rescue - To help, to save.
Fulfill - To match, to harmonize.
Corner - A place where a road or path bends and enters.
Dynasty - The name of an ancient Chinese dynasty.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
首 means "neck."
Head, Beginning, First, Leadership - Refers to the head or the beginning of something, as well as the person in charge of leading.
Confession - Refers to confessing a crime or making a confession.
Direction - Refers to turning one's head in a certain direction.
Neck - Refers to the area between the head and torso.
Dismissal - Refers to being dismissed from a job or position.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
主 means "master, owner, head, main, primary."
Important - Being of great significance or value.
Fundamental - Serving as the basis or source of something.
Central - Being at the center or core of something.
Ruler - A person who has the power to govern or control.
Administrator - A person responsible for managing or supervising something.
頭 means "head."
執 means "grasp, hold, take hold of."
Handle - To deal with something.
Take - To take something into one's hands.
Execute - To carry out an action firmly.
Protect - To guard something firmly.
Capture - To seize or catch something.
Friend - A close companion or ally.
頭 means "head."
酒 means "alcohol, sake, liquor."
Alcohol - A type of alcoholic beverage, usually made from fermented grains or fruits.
Drinking - The act of consuming alcohol.
Serving - The act of pouring and serving alcohol.
匂 means "scent, smell."
Fragrant - Having a pleasant smell.
Beautiful - Attractive and pleasing to the eye.
Atmosphere - The feeling or mood of a place or situation.
Pattern - A repeated decorative design.
鷲 means "eagle."
Eagle - A bird of the hawk family.
頭 means "head."
周 means "circumference, lap, perimeter."
Surroundings - Refers to the area around something.
Everywhere - To go everywhere, to cover everywhere.
Circulate - To go around, to make a round.
Rescue - To help, to save.
Fulfill - To match, to harmonize.
Corner - A place where a road or path bends and enters.
Dynasty - The name of an ancient Chinese dynasty.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
出 means "exit, leave, go out."
To Put Out, Release - To move something from the inside to the outside.
To Come Out, Emerge - To move from the inside to the outside.
To Appear, Be Born - To create or bring something into existence.
頭 means "head."
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What is Hiragana?
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.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
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.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
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