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Tsuru
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  • Hiraganatip:つる
  • Katakanatip:ツル
  • Householdstip:aprx. 3,000
  • English transcriptiontip:Tsuru

Kanji Names & Meanings - 8 variations

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 "Tsuru," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.

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means "crane."

  • Crane - A bird of the crane family, with white feathers and long neck and legs.

  • Long Life - Often used as a metaphor for longevity.

  • White Color - A metaphor for the white color of the crane.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 2,000

水流- Tsuru -

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means "water, fluid, liquid."

  • Water - A transparent liquid.

  • Rivers, swamps, lakes, and seas.

  • Drawing water and doing water work.

  • One of the five elements, north in direction, and black in color.

  • Wednesday, one of the seven days of the week.

  • Obstruction and hindrance. e.g. blocking water.

means "stream, flow, current."

  • Flow - To flow, to stream, for water to flow, to drift, to wander.

  • Spread - To spread, to disseminate, to pass on.

  • Exile - To exile as a punishment, to send away to a distant place.

  • Stream - A stream, a flowing river, a changing state.

  • Fellowship - Companions, bloodline, same kind.

  • Status - Quality, class, rank, social standing.

  • Unfounded - Something without basis, something done carelessly, something uncertain.

  • Counting - A way of counting flags or brooms.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 700

都留- Tsuru -

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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.

means "detain, stop, remain."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 500

津留- Tsuru -

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means "port, haven, ferry, ford."

  • Harbor, Port - A place where ships dock and unload cargo.

  • 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.

means "detain, stop, remain."

  • Householdstip: aprx. 30

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means "fishing, angling."

  • Fishing - To catch fish with a hook and line.

  • Lure - To entice or draw out.

  • Change - Money given back in exchange for payment.

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

都瑠- Tsuru -

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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.

means "lapis lazuli."

  • Jewel - Used to refer to the gemstone "lapis lazuli" (瑠璃).

  • Householdstip: aprx. 20

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means "string, chord."

  • Bowstring - A string that is attached to a bow.

  • Instrument String - A string that is attached to a musical instrument.

  • Crescent Moon - A half-circle shape resembling a bow with a string attached.

  • Hypotenuse - The longest side of a right-angled triangle.

  • Householdstip: under 10

津畄- Tsuru -

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means "port, haven, ferry, ford."

  • Harbor, Port - A place where ships dock and unload cargo.

  • 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.

means "not moving still. to stay."

  • Householdstip: under 10

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