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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 "Tobe," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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戸 means "door, household, family, counter for houses."
House - A house or dwelling.
Amount Of Alcohol - The amount of alcohol that can be consumed.
Name - Used as a name or place name.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
戸 means "door, household, family, counter for houses."
House - A house or dwelling.
Amount Of Alcohol - The amount of alcohol that can be consumed.
Name - Used as a name or place name.
辺 means "edge, side, vicinity."
戸 means "door, household, family, counter for houses."
House - A house or dwelling.
Amount Of Alcohol - The amount of alcohol that can be consumed.
Name - Used as a name or place name.
邊 means "vicinity, border, side."
十 means "ten."
Ten - The number 10.
Tenth - The tenth in a series.
Many - A large number.
Perfect - Complete and satisfactory.
倍 means "double, twice."
Double - To double something.
Contradict - To contradict something.
Intensify - To intensify or become more intense.
Memorize - To memorize something.
卜 means "divination, fortune-telling."
Fortune Telling - To predict the luck of a situation or event.
Choosing - To select or determine something.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
都 means "city, capital."
Big Town - Refers to a large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Emperor's Palace - Refers to the palace of the Emperor of Japan.
To Rule - Refers to the act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Elegant - Refers to a graceful and refined manner or style.
Graceful And Beautiful - Refers to a graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Gather - Refers to the act of coming together in a group or gathering.
To Collect - Refers to the act of gathering or collecting items.
Everything - Refers to all things or all people.
Everyone - Refers to all people or everyone.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
都 means "city, capital."
Big Town - Refers to a large city, such as Tokyo, which is the capital of Japan.
Emperor's Palace - Refers to the palace of the Emperor of Japan.
To Rule - Refers to the act of governing or ruling over a group of people or a country.
Elegant - Refers to a graceful and refined manner or style.
Graceful And Beautiful - Refers to a graceful and beautiful appearance or manner.
To Gather - Refers to the act of coming together in a group or gathering.
To Collect - Refers to the act of gathering or collecting items.
Everything - Refers to all things or all people.
Everyone - Refers to all people or everyone.
辺 means "edge, side, vicinity."
利 means "profit, benefit, advantage."
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
富 means "wealth, riches, abundance."
Wealthy - Having a large amount of money, possessions, or other resources.
Abundant - Having a large quantity of something.
Prosperous - Having a lot of success or wealth.
Fulfilled - Having all of one's needs or desires satisfied.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
戸 means "door, household, family, counter for houses."
House - A house or dwelling.
Amount Of Alcohol - The amount of alcohol that can be consumed.
Name - Used as a name or place name.
兵 means "soldier, warrior, military personnel."
War - A state of armed conflict between different nations or states, or different groups within a nation or state.
Combat - A hostile encounter between opposing military forces in which each side seeks to defeat or gain an advantage over the other.
Warrior - A person who is experienced in or capable of engaging in combat.
Soldier - A member of a country's armed forces who is trained and equipped to fight on land.
Weapon - An instrument or device used to inflict harm or damage on another person or object.
Arms - Weapons used in warfare, such as guns, missiles, and tanks.
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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.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
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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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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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