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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 variations for "Sumikawa," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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澄 means "clear, pure, serene."
To Become Clear - To become free of impurities and become clear, such as the sky or sound passing through.
To Clarify - To make clear, to make pure.
To Put On A Serious Face - To put on a face that shows no emotion or expression, as if being serious.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
住 means "reside, live, dwell."
To Live In A Certain Place - To stay in a certain place and live there.
To Remain In A Certain Place - To stay in a certain place and not move from it.
Dwelling - A place of residence.
To Stop - To halt or cease.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
隅 means "corner, nook, recess."
Corner - A point or area at the intersection of two lines, edges, or surfaces.
Nook - A small, secluded, or sheltered area.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
済 means "finish, complete, settle."
To Save - To help and rescue from difficulty.
To Accomplish - To achieve or complete a task.
To Cross - To traverse a river or pass through a place.
To Finish - To end or conclude.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
墨 means "black ink."
Ink - Used for writing and drawing.
Black - Dark in color.
Imprisonment - A punishment involving imprisonment.
川 means "river, stream, brook."
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)".
川 means "river, stream, brook."
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Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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