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Sou
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  • Hiraganatip:そう
  • Katakanatip:ソウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 2,000
  • English Syllablestip:sou (1)
  • Japanese Moraetip:so-u (2)
  • English transcriptiontip:Sou, Soh, So, Sō

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Kanji Names & Meanings - 20 variations

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 "Sou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.

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means "sect, ancestor, origin."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 1,000

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means "solemn, villa, village."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

- Sou -

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means "official, comrade, department."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

- Sou -

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means "gather, harbor, converge."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 70

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means "once, to layer, to increase."

  • Once - Previously; formerly; in the past.

  • To Layer - To Pile Up; to accumulate repeatedly.

  • To Increase - Used to describe something that is increasing or growing.

  • An Exclamatory Particle - Expressing surprise or emphasis.

  • In Other Words - Used to express the meaning of "on the other hand", "what", "really", etc.

  • Multiple Layers - Describes something that is layered or has multiple layers.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 60

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means "all, gather, general."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

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means "marsh, thicket, gathering place."

  • Marsh - A swampy area where water collects and plants grow.

  • Thicket - A place where vegetation grows densely.

  • Gathering Place - A location where things accumulate.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

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means "thicket, marsh, gathering place."

  • Thicket - A dense growth of bushes or small trees.

  • Swamp, Marsh - Wetland, a marshy area.

  • Haven, Gathering Place - Place where various things or creatures gather.

  • Bush - Wild vegetation that grows in clusters.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

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means "village, manor, rural."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

曽宇- Sou -

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means "once, to layer, to increase."

  • Once - Previously; formerly; in the past.

  • To Layer - To Pile Up; to accumulate repeatedly.

  • To Increase - Used to describe something that is increasing or growing.

  • An Exclamatory Particle - Expressing surprise or emphasis.

  • In Other Words - Used to express the meaning of "on the other hand", "what", "really", etc.

  • Multiple Layers - Describes something that is layered or has multiple layers.

means "universe, roof, house."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "ancient state, song dynasty."

  • Country Name - A country during the Spring and Autumn period.

  • Song Dynasty - A Chinese dynasty known for culture and arts.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "slow, xuzhou."

  • Slow - Gradual; leisurely; calm.

  • Xuzhou - One of the nine provinces in ancient China.

  • Gentle - Kind, mild, and tender.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "grandchild, descendant, posterity."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "mulberry, sericulture."

  • Mulberry - A deciduous tree whose leaves feed silkworms.

  • Sericulture - Related to silk production.

  • Leaves - Used as food for silkworms.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "mutual, appearance, assist."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Sou -

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means "grass, rough, beginning."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "perilla, revive, awaken."

  • Perilla - An herb plant (shiso) used in cooking.

  • Revive - To come back to life; to recover.

  • Awaken - To Wake Up; to become conscious.

  • Cut Grass - To cut or harvest grass.

  • Ornament - A decorative ornament made from a bird's tail.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "rocky mountain, steep."

  • Householdstip: under 10

- Sou -

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means "store, hide, treasury."

  • Householdstip: under 10

曾宇- Sou -

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means "once, increase, layer."

means "universe, roof, house."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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