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This name is also used as a first name: Sugaya
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 "Sugaya," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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管 means "pipe, tube, cylinder."
Flute - A general term for a wind instrument that is made of bamboo and is blown to make sound.
Tube - A thin, tubular object made of bamboo.
Key - A device used to open or close a lock.
Govern - To rule, control, regulate, or manage.
Essential - Necessary or important.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
菅 means "sedge, rush, reed."
General name for perennial herbs of the sedge family Kayazulaceae.
Karukya - A grass of the rice family.
家 means "house, home, family."
菅 means "sedge, rush, reed."
General name for perennial herbs of the sedge family Kayazulaceae.
Karukya - A grass of the rice family.
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.
清 means "pure, clear, clean."
Shin - A Chinese dynasty.
家 means "house, home, family."
菅 means "sedge, rush, reed."
General name for perennial herbs of the sedge family Kayazulaceae.
Karukya - A grass of the rice family.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
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.
賀 means "congratulation, greeting."
Celebrate, Congratulate - To express joy and happiness for an event or accomplishment.
Praise - To express admiration and approval for someone or something.
Take On, Undertake - To accept responsibility for a task or obligation.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
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.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
管 means "pipe, tube, cylinder."
Flute - A general term for a wind instrument that is made of bamboo and is blown to make sound.
Tube - A thin, tubular object made of bamboo.
Key - A device used to open or close a lock.
Govern - To rule, control, regulate, or manage.
Essential - Necessary or important.
家 means "house, home, family."
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.
萱 means "miscanthus, reed."
Sweetgrass - A plant used to roof houses.
Reed - A type of grass used to roof houses.
Rush - A type of grass used to roof houses.
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.
嘉 means "praise, auspicious, excellent."
Good - Having a positive quality or being of a high standard.
Excellent - Having a very high quality or being of an exceptionally high standard.
Splendid - Impressive and grand in appearance.
Fortunate - Having good luck or being blessed with good fortune.
Praise - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
菅 means "sedge, rush, reed."
General name for perennial herbs of the sedge family Kayazulaceae.
Karukya - A grass of the rice family.
ケ is katakana, which is phonetic but without meaning.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
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