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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,959 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 "Torii," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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鳥 means "bird."
Bird - A general term for animals of the avian species.
Freedom - Symbolizing the freedom of flight and the ability to soar above the world.
Intelligence - Symbolizing the intelligence of birds and their ability to navigate the skies.
Beauty - Symbolizing the beauty of birds and their colorful feathers.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay."
鳥 means "bird."
Bird - A general term for animals of the avian species.
Freedom - Symbolizing the freedom of flight and the ability to soar above the world.
Intelligence - Symbolizing the intelligence of birds and their ability to navigate the skies.
Beauty - Symbolizing the beauty of birds and their colorful feathers.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
取 means "take, get, fetch."
Take, Obtain - To take something into one's possession. To acquire something.
Choose - To select something. To adopt something.
Seize - To take something away by force. To attack something.
Marry - To take someone as a wife.
違 means "difference, differ, disagree."
Different - To be different from something or someone else.
Violate - To go against a rule or law.
Diverge - To move away from a common point or direction.
Depart - To leave a place or situation.
Separate - To move away from someone or something.
Distance - To become further away from someone or something.
Escape - To get away from a dangerous or unpleasant situation.
Leave - To go away from a place or situation.
Wickedness - To be morally wrong or evil.
Mistake - To do something wrong or incorrect.
Error - To make a mistake or do something wrong.
取 means "take, get, fetch."
Take, Obtain - To take something into one's possession. To acquire something.
Choose - To select something. To adopt something.
Seize - To take something away by force. To attack something.
Marry - To take someone as a wife.
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
鳥 means "bird."
Bird - A general term for animals of the avian species.
Freedom - Symbolizing the freedom of flight and the ability to soar above the world.
Intelligence - Symbolizing the intelligence of birds and their ability to navigate the skies.
Beauty - Symbolizing the beauty of birds and their colorful feathers.
飼 means "to keep, raise, rear (animals)."
鳥 means "bird."
Bird - A general term for animals of the avian species.
Freedom - Symbolizing the freedom of flight and the ability to soar above the world.
Intelligence - Symbolizing the intelligence of birds and their ability to navigate the skies.
Beauty - Symbolizing the beauty of birds and their colorful feathers.
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.
酉 means "rooster, sign of the chinese zodiac."
Rooster - The 10th of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals.
Direction - West.
Time - 6pm and the two hours before and after
Alcohol - Sake, Sake barrel, Sake bottle
井 means "well, water hole, pit."
華 means "flower, splendor, brilliance."
Flower - General term for flowers of plants and trees. Blooming of flowers.
Splendid - Magnificent, beautiful, flourishing, distinguished.
Color - Colorful, vivid.
White - White hair.
China - Self-proclaimed name of China.
表 means "table, chart, list."
Surface - The outer part of a house or building.
Formal - Official or official-looking.
Represent - To make something clear or obvious.
Sign - A mark or symbol used to indicate something.
Clothes - Upper garments, such as a coat or jacket.
Organize - To arrange things in a systematic way.
Example - A model or pattern to be followed.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
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.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
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."
Households?
The names are sorted by the number of Japanese households where the surname is used.
The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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