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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 "Tsuge," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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津 means "port, haven, ferry, ford."
Crossing, Ferry - A place where people and goods can cross a body of water.
Moisture - Water that seeps, gushes, overflows, or moistens something.
Fluid - Bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, and tears.
Clue, Guide - A hint or indication that can be used to lead someone in the right direction.
下 means "below, down, under."
Lower - Lower in position, value, age, etc. Inferior.
Later - After in time, order, or sequence of events.
Descend - To move from a higher to a lower place.
Subordinate - Under the control of another.
Act - To do something.
津 means "port, haven, ferry, ford."
Crossing, Ferry - A place where people and goods can cross a body of water.
Moisture - Water that seeps, gushes, overflows, or moistens something.
Fluid - Bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, and tears.
Clue, Guide - A hint or indication that can be used to lead someone in the right direction.
毛 means "hair, fur, feather."
Hair - The fine, short strands that grow on the surface of the skin of humans and animals.
Smallness - A metaphor for something very small or insignificant.
Growth - The sprouting of plants and the ripening of crops.
Unit Of Measurement - A unit of measurement for proportions, one tenth of a rin.
Unit Of Length, Weight, And Currency - A unit of length, weight, and currency.
拓 means "pioneering, opening up."
Open, Unlock - To open or unlock something with one's hands.
Expand, Spread Out - To spread out or expand something with one's hands.
Push - To push something with one's hands.
Rubbing - To make a rubbing of a stone monument or other carved object by placing paper or other material over it and pressing it down.
植 means "plant, grow, cultivate."
津 means "port, haven, ferry, ford."
Crossing, Ferry - A place where people and goods can cross a body of water.
Moisture - Water that seeps, gushes, overflows, or moistens something.
Fluid - Bodily fluids such as saliva, sweat, and tears.
Clue, Guide - A hint or indication that can be used to lead someone in the right direction.
家 means "house, home, family."
詫 means "apology, regret, excuse."
To Boast, Brag - To express pride in oneself or one's accomplishments.
To Be Surprised, Suspicious - To be taken aback or to be suspicious of something.
To Entrust, Entrust Someone - To give someone responsibility or to put trust in someone.
To Apologize, Apologize To Someone - To express regret or remorse for something done wrong.
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.
解 means "to solve, to untie, to clarify."
Unravel, Untangle - To separate something into its component parts.
Understand, Comprehend - To gain knowledge or insight.
Send, Deliver - To transport someone or something to a destination.
Neglect, Omit - To fail to do something or take care of something.
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.
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.
下 means "below, down, under."
Lower - Lower in position, value, age, etc. Inferior.
Later - After in time, order, or sequence of events.
Descend - To move from a higher to a lower place.
Subordinate - Under the control of another.
Act - To do something.
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