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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 "Tokunaga," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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徳 means "virtue, morality, goodness."
Morality - A person's character or behavior that is morally excellent.
Gratitude - Feeling thankful and appreciative.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
永 means "eternity, permanence."
得 means "profit, gain, benefit."
Obtain - To acquire or gain possession of something.
Realize - To understand or comprehend something.
Profit - To gain an advantage or benefit.
永 means "eternity, permanence."
徳 means "virtue, morality, goodness."
Morality - A person's character or behavior that is morally excellent.
Gratitude - Feeling thankful and appreciative.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
長 means "long, leader, chief."
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.
永 means "eternity, permanence."
篤 means "sincerity, seriousness, diligence."
Thick, Generous, Compassionate - Having a thick or generous nature, or showing compassion.
永 means "eternity, permanence."
督 means "supervisor, overseer, manager."
To Watch, Observe - To watch closely and make sure that everything is in order.
To Correct, Rectify - To point out mistakes and take corrective action.
To Reprimand, Blame - To reprimand or blame someone for their actions.
To Urge, Encourage - To urge or encourage someone to do something.
Head, Chief, Leader - A person in charge of leading or managing a group.
To Lead, Command, Govern - To lead, command, or govern a group of people.
Eldest Son, Heir - The eldest son or heir of a family, who is expected to take over the family business.
永 means "eternity, permanence."
徳 means "virtue, morality, goodness."
Morality - A person's character or behavior that is morally excellent.
Gratitude - Feeling thankful and appreciative.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
中 means "in, inside, middle, center."
Inside, Interior - Refers to the inside or interior of something.
Middle - Refers to the middle or middle point of something.
Neutral - Refers to not being biased towards either side.
Halfway - Refers to being in the middle of a process.
Between - Refers to the space between two things.
Whole - Refers to the entire period or range.
Hit - Refers to hitting or striking something.
China - Refers to the abbreviation of the country name “China”.
徳 means "virtue, morality, goodness."
Morality - A person's character or behavior that is morally excellent.
Gratitude - Feeling thankful and appreciative.
Profit - Gain or advantage, usually financial.
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.
Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit Like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
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.
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What is Hiragana?
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.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
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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