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21,378 first names, 70,620 last names, 317,184 kanji variations.
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In Japanese, there is a culture of kanji which is a set of characters that originated from Chinese characters, and the meaning of the name changes according to the choice of kanji characters.
Even surnames with the same reading have different meanings depending on how the kanji characters are applied.
For Usui, kanji choices are listed below, sorted by the households number in Japan.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
薄 means "thin, light, diluted, weak." Details are below.
Thin - Having little thickness or depth.
Light - Having little weight or mass.
Faint - Not strong or intense.
Scarce - Not plentiful
Dilute - Having a low concentration.
Humiliate - To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed.
Fade - To become weaker or less intense.
Wane - To become gradually less.
Approach - To come near or nearer.
Foxtail Millet - A type of grass in the rice family.
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
碓 means "pestle, mortar." Details are below.
Mortar - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials.
Pestle - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet.
Millstone - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet or water power.
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
碓 means "pestle, mortar." Details are below.
Mortar - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials.
Pestle - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet.
Millstone - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet or water power.
氷 means "ice." Details are below.
To Freeze - This refers to the process of a liquid turning into a solid due to a decrease in temperature.
Ice - This refers to the solid form of water that is found naturally in the environment.
Pure White - This refers to something that is completely white and free from any dirt or impurities.
Easily Melting - This refers to something that melts quickly when exposed to heat.
笛 means "flute, whistle, pipe." Details are below.
Flute - A musical instrument made of a tube with holes that is blown to produce sound.
Wind Instrument - A general term for instruments that are blown to produce sound.
吹 means "blow, puff, breathe." Details are below.
Blow - To exhale air through the mouth with the lips pursed.
Play an Instrument - To make music by blowing into a musical instrument.
Wind Blowing - To have the wind blowing.
Wind Instrument - A musical instrument that is played by blowing into it.
Blow and Melt Metal - To blow and melt metal in order to process it.
旧 means "old, former, ex." Details are below.
Old - Describes something that is no longer new or in its original condition.
Past - Describes something that happened in the past.
Former - Describes something that was in existence before.
Ancient - Describes something that is very old.
Antiquated - Describes something that is outdated or obsolete.
Long-standing - Describes something that has been around for a long time.
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
磨 means "polish, brush, grind." Details are below.
Grind - To reduce something to small particles by crushing it with an abrasive surface.
Pull - To apply force to something in order to move it in a particular direction.
Rub - To move one's hand or an object over a surface with pressure.
Polish - To make something smooth and shiny by rubbing it with an abrasive material.
Diligence - To be hardworking and persistent in one's efforts.
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
宇 means "space, universe." Details are below.
Roof/House - A roof or house, representing a home and shelter.
Universe - The universe, representing the world and all that is in it.
Spirit/Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.
吹 means "blow, puff, breathe." Details are below.
Blow - To exhale air through the mouth with the lips pursed.
Play an Instrument - To make music by blowing into a musical instrument.
Wind Blowing - To have the wind blowing.
Wind Instrument - A musical instrument that is played by blowing into it.
Blow and Melt Metal - To blow and melt metal in order to process it.
碓 means "pestle, mortar." Details are below.
Mortar - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials.
Pestle - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet.
Millstone - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet or water power.
水 means "water, fluid, liquid." Details are below.
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.
雨 means "rain, precipitation." Details are below.
水 means "water, fluid, liquid." Details are below.
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.
宇 means "space, universe." Details are below.
Roof/House - A roof or house, representing a home and shelter.
Universe - The universe, representing the world and all that is in it.
Spirit/Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.
須 means "must, necessary, required." Details are below.
Necessary - Required or essential.
Use - To use or employ something.
Request - To ask for something.
Wait - To remain in a state of expectation.
Await - To wait for something to happen.
Anticipate - To look forward to something.
Awhile - For a short period of time.
Chin Beard - A small beard on the chin.
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
有 means "existence, possession, having." Details are below.
Exist - To be present or in a certain place.
Possess - To have or own something.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Furthermore - In addition
水 means "water, fluid, liquid." Details are below.
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.
薄 means "thin, light, diluted, weak." Details are below.
Thin - Having little thickness or depth.
Light - Having little weight or mass.
Faint - Not strong or intense.
Scarce - Not plentiful
Dilute - Having a low concentration.
Humiliate - To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed.
Fade - To become weaker or less intense.
Wane - To become gradually less.
Approach - To come near or nearer.
Foxtail Millet - A type of grass in the rice family.
臼 means "mortar, millstone." Details are below.
Mortar - A tool used to grind or crush grains such as rice.
Grinding - To grind or crush with a mortar.
意 means "meaning, intention, idea." Details are below.
Heart - A feeling of deep emotion or strong affection.
Thought - A mental process of considering or reasoning about something.
Intention - A plan or purpose to do something.
Meaning - The significance or importance of something.
Interpretation - The act of understanding or explaining the meaning of something.
Consideration - The act of carefully thinking about something.
簿 means "ledger, register, bookkeeping." Details are below.
Ledger/Account Book - A book used to record financial transactions.
Ruler - A tool used to measure length.
Procession of the Emperor - A procession of the Emperor in traditional Japanese culture.
Bamboo Blinds - A thin bamboo screen used as a window covering.
Silkworm Tool - A tool used to raise silkworms.
井 means "well, water hole, pit." Details are below.
碓 means "pestle, mortar." Details are below.
Mortar - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials.
Pestle - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet.
Millstone - A tool used to grind and crush grains and other materials with the feet or water power.
居 means "to be present, to reside, to stay." Details are below.
薄 means "thin, light, diluted, weak." Details are below.
Thin - Having little thickness or depth.
Light - Having little weight or mass.
Faint - Not strong or intense.
Scarce - Not plentiful
Dilute - Having a low concentration.
Humiliate - To make someone feel ashamed or embarrassed.
Fade - To become weaker or less intense.
Wane - To become gradually less.
Approach - To come near or nearer.
Foxtail Millet - A type of grass in the rice family.
衣 means "clothing, garment." Details are below.
Clothing - A garment worn from the waist up, such as a kimono or a shirt.
Covering - Something that covers a part of the body.
To Wear - To put on or dress oneself.
To Perform - To act or do something.
甘 means "sweet, sugary, gentle, lenient." Details are below.
Sweet - Having a pleasant taste, usually referring to a sugary flavor.
Mild - Not strong or intense, gentle.
Loose - Not firmly or tightly fixed in place, not held securely.
Lenient - Not strict or severe, tolerant.
Dull - Not sharp or clear, not bright or intense.
Yielding - Giving way to pressure, compliant.
Satisfied - Feeling contented or pleased with a situation.
Pleasing - Giving pleasure or satisfaction, enjoyable.
Tasteful - Having a pleasant or attractive flavor.
Pleasant - Giving pleasure or contentment, agreeable.
Sweetening - Making something sweeter or more pleasant.
Delicious - Having a very pleasant taste.
Appealing - Attractive or interesting, inviting.
Milder - Not as strong or intense, less severe.
Insufficient - Not enough, inadequate.
Lax - Not strict or thorough, careless.
水 means "water, fluid, liquid." Details are below.
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.
宇 means "space, universe." Details are below.
Roof/House - A roof or house, representing a home and shelter.
Universe - The universe, representing the world and all that is in it.
Spirit/Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.
水 means "water, fluid, liquid." Details are below.
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.
Last names that have the same initial of U.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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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.
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.
About this site's data of last names