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This name is also used as a first name: Tai
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 "Tai," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
泰 means "peace, calm, peacefulness."
Peaceful, Calm, Serene, Secure - These words describe a feeling of safety and comfort.
Huge, Vast, Extremely Large - These words describe something that is very large in size.
Excessive, Extremely, Very - These words describe something that is done to an extreme degree.
Arrogant, Extravagant, Luxurious - These words describe someone who is overly proud or indulgent.
Mountain Name - This refers to the mountain "泰山(Tai-zan)" in China.
多 means "many, numerous, much."
Praise, Honor - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
Gratitude - Feeling of appreciation or thanks.
Truly, Exactly, Simply - Used to emphasize that something is true or exact.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
太 means "thick, fat, big."
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
碓 means "pestle, mortar."
Mortar - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials.
Pestle - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet.
Millstone - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet or water power.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
但 means "however, nevertheless, only."
However, Nevertheless - Used to express a condition or exception.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
太 means "thick, fat, big."
対 means "pair, opposite, counter, versus."
Responding - Responding to a question from someone of higher status.
Facing - Facing each other, facing off.
Partner - A partner, someone to accompany.
Pair - Two things that make up a pair.
台 means "stand, pedestal, platform, counter, table, desk."
多 means "many, numerous, much."
Praise, Honor - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
Gratitude - Feeling of appreciation or thanks.
Truly, Exactly, Simply - Used to emphasize that something is true or exact.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
太 means "thick, fat, big."
Great - Used as a respectful title for elderly people or those of high status.
Thick - Describes something that is physically thick.
Obese - Describes someone who is overweight.
Arrogant - Describes someone who is overly confident.
Bold - Describes someone who is daring.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
唐 means "tang dynasty, china."
Ancient Chinese Dynasty - Refers to an ancient Chinese dynasty.
Wide, Large - Used to describe something that is wide or large.
China - Refers to the country of China.
Foreign - Refers to something from outside of one's own country.
Empty, Void - Used to describe something that is empty or void.
Grandiose, Exaggerated Speech - Used to describe grandiose or exaggerated speech.
Wrapping, Covering - Used to describe something that is wrapped or covered.
Embankment, Mound - Used to describe an embankment or mound.
Suddenly - Used to describe something that happens suddenly.
田 means "rice field, rice paddy."
Field - A general term for cultivated land.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
Place Of Production - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Countryside - A rural area.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
結 means "knot, tie, bind."
To Bind Or Tie Together - This refers to the act of connecting two or more things together.
To Gather Or Collect - This refers to the act of bringing together multiple items or people.
To Finish Or End - This refers to the act of concluding something.
A Hairstyle - This refers to a hairstyle in which the hair is tied together at the top of the head.
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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
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