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Sou
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  • Hiraganatip:そう
  • Katakanatip:ソウ
  • Householdstip:aprx. 2,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Sou, Soh, So

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 choices for "Sou," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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means "religion, sect, denomination."

  • Ancestors - A family with the same ancestors.

  • Origin - The root or center of something.

  • Respect - To revere and honor.

  • Religion - The teachings of a founder or the beliefs of a group that follows them.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 1,000

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means "villa, manor, country house."

  • Solemn - Having a dignified and serious manner.

  • Strict - Having or enforcing strict discipline.

  • Respectful - Showing respect and deference.

  • Countryside - Rural areas away from cities.

  • Village - A small community in a rural area.

  • Hamlet - A small village or group of houses.

  • Mansion - A large and impressive house.

  • Villa - A large and luxurious house.

  • Store - A business that sells goods or services.

  • Emporium - A large and impressive store.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 200

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means "associate, colleague, assistant."

  • Official - A person in a position of authority or responsibility, such as a government official or a bureaucrat.

  • Group - A group of people who are connected by a common interest or purpose.

  • Department - A division of a government or other organization, responsible for a particular area of activity.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 100

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means "harbor, port."

  • To Gather - To bring people or things together.

  • Harbor - A place where ships dock.

  • Gathering Place - A place where ships come together.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 70

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means "ancestor, formerly, once, before, ever."

  • Formerly - Used to describe something that happened in the past.

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

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

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

  • Householdstip: aprx. 60

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means "overall, general, total."

  • All - Refers to the entirety of something.

  • In General - Refers to the overall concept or idea.

  • Everyone - Refers to all people in a group.

  • Gather - Refers to the act of bringing together multiple items or people.

  • Collect - Refers to the act of gathering items or people for a specific purpose.

  • Bundle - Refers to the act of tying or wrapping items together.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

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means "thicket. an area overgrown with grass, shrubs, and bamboo."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

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means "thicket, marsh, gathering place."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

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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.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

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means "ancestor, formerly, once, before, ever."

  • Formerly - Used to describe something that happened in the past.

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

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

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

means "space, universe."

  • Roof, House - A roof or house, representing a home and shelter.

  • Universe - The universe, representing the world and all that is in it.

  • Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "song, dynasty, surname."

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

  • Dynasty Name - One of the Southern Dynasties during the Northern and Southern Dynasties period.

  • Dynasty Name - A dynasty founded by Zhao Kuangyin (Choukyouin).

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "slowly, gradually."

  • Slow - Moving or progressing at a slow pace.

  • Gentle - Kind, mild, and tender.

  • Calm - Not showing or feeling nervousness, anger, or other strong emotions.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "grandchild, descendant."

  • Grandchild - A person from the same bloodline as the grandchild.

  • Sprout - A plant that grows from a cutting.

  • Escape - To get away from something.

  • Relinquish - To give up something.

  • Humble - To be modest.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "mulberry, kuwa."

  • Mulberry Tree - A deciduous tree belonging to the mulberry family.

  • Leaves - Used as food for silkworms.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "mutual, reciprocal, each other."

  • To See - To look closely and examine in detail.

  • To Foretell - To use divination to predict the future.

  • Form - The shape or appearance of something.

  • To Help - To assist or provide support.

  • Mutual - To be in a relationship with each other.

  • Friends - To be close with someone.

  • Alternating - To take turns with each other.

  • Companions - To be in a group with others.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "grass, weeds."

  • Grass - A type of vegetation that grows in fields and meadows.

  • Rough - Not finely made or finished.

  • Careless - Not done with care or attention.

  • Humble - Having or showing a modest or low estimate of one's own importance.

  • Rough - Not smooth or even, having a jagged or irregular surface.

  • Beginning - The point in time or space at which something starts.

  • Start - To begin to do or deal with something.

  • Initial - The first letter of a word or name.

  • Draft - A preliminary version of a document or piece of writing.

  • Rough Draft - A first version of a document or piece of writing that is not yet complete or polished.

  • Calligraphy - A style of handwriting or script.

  • Cursive - A style of handwriting in which the letters are joined together.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "revive, resurrect, return to life."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "stone piles covered with earth."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "藏: storehouse, warehouse, repository."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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means "ancestor, previous, once, ever."

  • Previously - Refers to something that has happened in the past.

  • Multiple Times - Refers to something that has happened multiple times.

  • Increase - Refers to something that is increasing or being added to.

means "space, universe."

  • Roof, House - A roof or house, representing a home and shelter.

  • Universe - The universe, representing the world and all that is in it.

  • Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.

  • Householdstip: under 10

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