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This name is also used as a first name: Wakiya
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 "Wakiya," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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脇 means "armpit, side, flank."
Side - The outer side of the chest, located on either side of the body.
Underarm - The area below the arms.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
脇 means "armpit, side, flank."
Side - The outer side of the chest, located on either side of the body.
Underarm - The area below the arms.
舎 means "house, cottage, hut."
House - A building or residence.
Inn - A place to stay overnight.
Rest - To take a break or relax.
Distance - The distance a military unit can travel in one day, approximately thirty miles.
Humility - A term used to express humility for oneself or one's family.
Place - To put something in a certain location.
Discard - To throw away.
Forgive - To allow and release someone.
Leave - To put something in a certain place and leave it there.
脇 means "armpit, side, flank."
Side - The outer side of the chest, located on either side of the body.
Underarm - The area below the arms.
家 means "house, home, family."
和 means "harmony, peace, concord."
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Match, Coordinate - To make two or more things the same or in harmony.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Japan, Yamato - Refers to the country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
気 means "spirit, energy, mood, air, atmosphere."
Air - The atmosphere, the natural phenomena that occur between heaven and earth.
Mood - Vitality, the source of human activity.
Aura - The aura that is said to be possessed by great people.
Feeling - A feeling that can be felt somehow, a state of mind.
Scent - Smell, to smell a scent, to have a scent.
Appearance - Atmosphere, taste, feeling.
Vapor - One of the three states of matter, steam.
Breath - Breath, to blow breath, to breathe.
Period - One of the 24 divisions of a year in the lunar calendar.
家 means "house, home, family."
我 means "ego, self, i."
Myself - Refers to one's own thoughts and opinions, and the determination to stick to them.
Selfishness - Acting in one's own interests without considering the needs of others.
Stubbornness - Refers to the refusal to change one's opinion or course of action despite opposition or contrary evidence.
Single Mindedness - Refers to the focus on a single goal or purpose, without being distracted by other considerations.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
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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.
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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."
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