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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,959 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 "Sudou," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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須 means "must, necessary, required."
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
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."
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)."
簾 means "bamboo blind, screen, curtain."
Bamboo Screen - A screen made of bamboo or reeds that is used to provide privacy or to block out light.
Shoji - A type of Japanese sliding door or window made of translucent paper over a frame of wood.
Byobu - A type of folding screen made of several panels of paper or fabric, often decorated with paintings or calligraphy.
Amado - A type of Japanese sliding door or window made of wooden frames and covered with paper or cloth.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
数 means "number, amount, quantity."
Number - A representation of order or quantity.
Fate - A predetermined sequence of events.
Mathematics - One of the six basic disciplines of ancient Chinese education, “六芸”.
Plot - A plan or scheme.
Count - To count or calculate.
Include - To take into account as one.
Reprimand - To count someone’s faults and reprimand them.
Frequently - Repeatedly or many times.
Detailed - Having a keen eye for detail.
胴 means "torso, trunk."
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)."
諏 means "consultation, discussion."
Consult - To seek advice or guidance from someone.
Question - To ask for information or an opinion.
Inquire - To ask for information or an opinion.
Discuss - To talk about a topic in order to reach a conclusion or agreement.
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.
頭 means "head."
数 means "number, amount, quantity."
Number - A representation of order or quantity.
Fate - A predetermined sequence of events.
Mathematics - One of the six basic disciplines of ancient Chinese education, “六芸”.
Plot - A plan or scheme.
Count - To count or calculate.
Include - To take into account as one.
Reprimand - To count someone’s faults and reprimand them.
Frequently - Repeatedly or many times.
Detailed - Having a keen eye for detail.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
守 means "protect, defend, obey."
Endure - To be able to withstand or bear something.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Watch, Observe - To keep an eye on something and not let it out of sight.
Governor - A local or regional official in charge of a district or group.
Amulet - A charm or object believed to bring good luck or protection.
Caretaker - Someone who looks after or takes care of someone or something.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
須 means "must, necessary, required."
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
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)."
須 means "must, necessary, required."
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
籐 means "a vine of the palm family. the stems are used to make furniture and utensils."
須 means "must, necessary, required."
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
鷲 means "eagle."
Eagle - A bird of the hawk family.
頭 means "head."
角 means "horn, corner."
Horns - The horns on the head of an animal. Also, something shaped like a horn.
Pointed - A sharp point.
Corner - The corner of something. The edge of an object.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese board game Shogi, "角(Kaku)".
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
次 means "next, following."
Second - Following something or someone in order.
Follow - To come after something or someone in order.
In Order - To arrange something in a particular order.
Count - To keep track of numbers or amounts.
Camp - To stay in a place with an army.
Stay - To stay in a place for a period of time.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
角 means "horn, corner."
Horns - The horns on the head of an animal. Also, something shaped like a horn.
Pointed - A sharp point.
Corner - The corner of something. The edge of an object.
Shogi Piece - One of the pieces in the Japanese board game Shogi, "角(Kaku)".
道 means "road, path, way."
Technique, Skill - Knowledge and art of a particular skill or technique.
Taoism - Teachings of Lao Tzu and Chuang Tzu.
Administrative Division - Name of an administrative division in ancient China.
Regional Division - Name of an old regional division, such as the Tokaido(東海道), Sanyodo(山陽道), and Hokkaido(北海道).
須 means "must, necessary, required."
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
頭 means "head."
数 means "number, amount, quantity."
Number - A representation of order or quantity.
Fate - A predetermined sequence of events.
Mathematics - One of the six basic disciplines of ancient Chinese education, “六芸”.
Plot - A plan or scheme.
Count - To count or calculate.
Include - To take into account as one.
Reprimand - To count someone’s faults and reprimand them.
Frequently - Repeatedly or many times.
Detailed - Having a keen eye for detail.
度 means "degree, extent, measure."
Measurement - A standard for measuring length.
Rule - A regulation or law.
Frequency - The number of times something occurs.
Scale - A unit of measurement for angles, temperature, etc.
Generosity - The size of one's heart or capacity.
To Cross - To pass or traverse.
To Measure - To measure length. To estimate.
To Gauge - To estimate or guess.
壽 means "longevity, congratulations, celebration."
Long Life - Living for a long time and having a long lifespan.
Age - The number of years a person has lived.
Longevity - Celebrating a long life and wishing for a long life.
Celebrating A Happy Occasion - Celebrating and wishing for a happy occasion.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
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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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