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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 choices for "Sonobe," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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園 means "garden, park, plantation."
Garden - A place with plants, trees, and flowers.
Yard - An outdoor area, usually surrounded by a fence, used for recreation or relaxation.
Field - An open area of land used for growing crops or grazing animals.
Mausoleum - A large, stately tomb or burial chamber, typically built of stone.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
薗 means "garden, park, plantation."
Garden - A place with plants, trees, and other vegetation.
Field - An area of land used for growing crops or other agricultural activities.
Cemetery - A burial ground for the dead, especially for royalty or nobility.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
園 means "garden, park, plantation."
Garden - A place with plants, trees, and flowers.
Yard - An outdoor area, usually surrounded by a fence, used for recreation or relaxation.
Field - An open area of land used for growing crops or grazing animals.
Mausoleum - A large, stately tomb or burial chamber, typically built of stone.
辺 means "edge, side, vicinity."
磯 means "rocky shore, seashore."
The shoreline of the sea or lake, where there are many rocks and stones.
The water hitting the rocks with great force.
Metaphorically, to become intense or passionate.
To become rough or coarse.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
薗 means "garden, park, plantation."
Garden - A place with plants, trees, and other vegetation.
Field - An area of land used for growing crops or other agricultural activities.
Cemetery - A burial ground for the dead, especially for royalty or nobility.
辺 means "edge, side, vicinity."
其 means "it, that, those."
Its - Used to refer to people or things.
Intensifier - Used to emphasize the meaning of a word.
Modifier - Used to adjust the tone of a word.
Interrogative - Used to express questions or contradictions.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
園 means "garden, park, plantation."
Garden - A place with plants, trees, and flowers.
Yard - An outdoor area, usually surrounded by a fence, used for recreation or relaxation.
Field - An open area of land used for growing crops or grazing animals.
Mausoleum - A large, stately tomb or burial chamber, typically built of stone.
延 means "prolong, extend, postpone."
園 means "garden, park, plantation."
Garden - A place with plants, trees, and flowers.
Yard - An outdoor area, usually surrounded by a fence, used for recreation or relaxation.
Field - An open area of land used for growing crops or grazing animals.
Mausoleum - A large, stately tomb or burial chamber, typically built of stone.
邊 means "vicinity, border, side."
曽 means "ancestor, formerly, once, before, ever."
Formerly - Used to describe something that happened in the past.
MultipleLayers - Describes something that is layered or has multiple layers.
Increase - Used to describe something that is increasing or growing.
In OtherWords - Used to express the meaning of "on the other hand", "what", "really", etc.
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.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
曾 means "ancestor, previous, once, ever."
Previously - Refers to something that has happened in the past.
MultipleTimes - Refers to something that has happened multiple times.
Increase - Refers to something that is increasing or being added to.
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.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
蘇 means "revive, resurrect, return to life."
Revive,ComeBack To Life - To come back to life or to be revived.
Ornament - A decorative ornament made from a bird's tail.
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.
辺 means "edge, side, vicinity."
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Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
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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."
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