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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 "Touji," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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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.
路 means "road, path, route."
Travel - To go on a journey.
Administrative Division - The name of an administrative division in the Song Dynasty.
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
East - Directional name. To go east.
Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.
Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.
司 means "administer, manage, control."
通 means "through, pass, communicate."
To Transmit - To send or convey something.
To Penetrate - To go through or pass through something.
To Reach - To arrive at a destination.
Road - A path or route for travel.
Route - A path or course taken.
To Circulate - To move around or travel from place to place.
Counter For Documents - A numerical symbol used to count documents or writings.
Knowledge Of The World - To be knowledgeable about the world, its affairs, and amusements.
To Act As An Intermediary - To act as a go-between or intermediary.
To Spread - To extend or expand in all directions.
Passbook - A book containing a record of transactions.
To Resemble - To be similar or alike.
事 means "thing, matter, affair."
冬 means "winter, cold season."
Winter - One of the four seasons, from the start of winter to the start of spring, usually from December to February, or from October to December according to the lunar calendar.
至 means "to arrive at, to reach, to come to."
To Reach - To arrive at a destination or to fulfill a goal.
To Extend - To reach a certain point or level.
To Exceed - To go beyond a certain point or level.
To Be The Utmost - To be the highest or most extreme.
To Be Extremely - To be very or extremely.
Summer Solstice - The longest day of the year, usually occurring around June 21st.
Winter Solstice - The shortest day of the year, usually occurring around December 21st.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
司 means "administer, manage, control."
杜 means "forest, grove, woods."
Forest - A place where trees are densely packed. Also, a forest surrounding a shrine.
A deciduous tree of the rose family.
Close - To be depressed. To shut.
氏 means "family name, surname."
当 means "this, present, current, hit, appropriate, suitable."
To oppose or be hostile to.
To take on or assume a responsibility or duty.
To be appropriate or suitable for a given situation.
To express the meaning of “exactly” or “it is necessary to do”.
The time or place.
時 means "time, hour, moment."
Seasons - Spring, Summer, Autumn, and Winter.
Time - A day divided into 24 parts (formerly 12 parts).
Opportunity - A suitable time.
牡 means "bull, male (animal)."
司 means "administer, manage, control."
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.
治 means "govern, manage, cure."
Location - The place of a government office.
藤 means "wisteria, fuji (Japanese plant with purple or white flowers)."
次 means "next, following."
東 means "east, oriental, tokyo."
East - Directional name. To go east.
Master - In ancient times, the master was located in the east and the guest in the west.
Region - The area east of Hakone. Kanto region.
地 means "ground, earth, land."
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.
司 means "administer, manage, control."
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
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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