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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,964 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 "Tamaki," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
城 means "castle, fortress."
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
置 means "place, put."
Place - To put something in a particular spot or position.
Install - To set something up or put it in place for use.
Establish - To set up or create something.
Stop - To cause something to come to an end or cease.
Abandon - To leave something behind or discard it.
Set Aside - To put something aside for a particular purpose or use.
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
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.
巻 means "roll, volume, scroll, bookbinding."
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.
牧 means "pasture, grazing land."
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.
槙 means "Japanese evergreen oak."
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
記 means "record, chronicle, account."
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
来 means "come, arrive."
To come - To arrive or come to a place.
To bring - To bring something or someone to a place.
To allow - To permit or allow someone to do something.
This person - Someone who has been present from a certain point in time until now.
In the future - Something that has not yet come.
Particle - A particle placed in the middle or end of a sentence to give it a certain tone. It is usually not read in the kunyomi reading.
To encourage - To encourage or motivate someone.
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
暉 means "radiance, shine, brilliance."
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
貴 means "precious, valuable, honorable."
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
寄 means "to approach, to draw near, to gather, to contribute."
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
亀 means "turtle, tortoise."
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.
満 means "full, complete, satisfied."
Fulfill - To satisfy or complete a requirement or expectation.
Fill - To make full or complete.
Satisfy - To meet the needs or desires of someone.
Entirety - The whole or complete amount of something.
All - Everything or everyone included in a group.
Every - Each and every one of a group.
Reach - To extend or arrive at a destination.
城 means "castle, fortress."
珠 means "bead, pearl."
Pearl - A round bead formed from a mollusk.
Something small and round, like a pearl.
A metaphor or description for something beautiful or impressive.
城 means "castle, fortress."
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.
巻 means "roll, volume, scroll, bookbinding."
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
杵 means "pestle, mallet."
A tool used to make grains, such as rice, in a mortar.
A tool used to strike objects.
A large shield used to protect oneself.
楡 means "a deciduous tree of the elm family."
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
Musical Instrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
瑞 means "fortunate, auspicious, happy."
Auspicious Sign - A sign of good luck and fortune.
Auspicious Omen - An omen of good luck and fortune.
Auspicious - A feeling of joy and happiness.
Vibrant - A lively and energetic state.
樹 means "tree, wood, timber."
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
気 means "spirit, energy, mood, air, atmosphere."
Air - The atmosphere, the natural phenomena that occur between heaven and earth.
Mood - Vitality, the source of human activity.
Aura - The aura that is said to be possessed by great people.
Feeling - A feeling that can be felt somehow, a state of mind.
Scent - Smell, to smell a scent, to have a scent.
Appearance - Atmosphere, taste, feeling.
Vapor - One of the three states of matter, steam.
Breath - Breath, to blow breath, to breathe.
Period - One of the 24 divisions of a year in the lunar calendar.
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
生 means "life, birth, raw, uncooked."
To live - Alive, living, life, living things, life force.
To dwell - Dwelling, living, life.
Innate - Innate, inborn, natural.
To grow - Grow, sprout, cultivate.
Unprocessed - Unprocessed, unripe, unskilled.
Pure - Pure, Unmixed, unadulterated.
Scholar - Scholar, intellectual, teacher.
Student - Student, pupil, disciple.
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
貫 means "pierce, penetrate, unit of weight."
To penetrate - To pass through something.
To continue - To persist or remain in a certain state.
Reasoning - A logical sequence of thoughts or ideas.
Household registration - A system of registering individuals and their families in Japan.
Matter - A subject or situation under consideration.
To learn - To gain knowledge or skill through study or experience.
To draw a bow - To pull back the string of a bow in order to shoot an arrow.
To pull - To exert force on something in order to move it.
Unit of weight - A unit of measurement used to measure the weight of an object.
王 means "king, monarch."
Emperor, Monarch - A ruler of a country who governs with virtue.
Title of Respect - A title of respect for one's grandparents or for someone of higher status.
To Become a King - To become a king or to reign over a country.
Male of Imperial Lineage - A title for a male of imperial lineage up to five generations removed.
城 means "castle, fortress."
玉 means "ball, sphere, jewel, gem."
Jewel - A beautiful, precious gemstone.
Admirable - To be held in high esteem.
Round - Something that is round, like a pearl.
Egg - An egg from a bird, often used in cooking.
起 means "to rise, to get up, to stand up."
Rise - To get up from a lying or sitting position.
Start - To begin or initiate something.
Depart - To leave a place or situation.
Activate - To cause something to start functioning or to become more active.
Stir Up - To cause something to become more lively or vigorous.
Initiate - To cause something to begin or to set something in motion.
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.
牧 means "pasture, grazing land."
Last names that have the same initial of T.
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Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
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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."
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