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26,919 first names, 70,620 last names, 326,964 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 "Watanabe," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
Introduction to how Japanese names work About this site's data of last names
渡 means "cross, pass over."
To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.
To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.
To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.
辺 means "edge, side, vicinity."
渡 means "cross, pass over."
To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.
To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.
To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
渡 means "cross, pass over."
To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.
To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.
To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.
邊 means "vicinity, border, side."
渡 means "cross, pass over."
To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.
To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.
To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.
邉 means "vicinity, edge, adjacent."
亘 means "span, extend, range."
Circulate - To move around in a circular or looping pattern.
Cross - To move or pass over from one side to the other.
Extend - To stretch out or continue in a line from one end to the other.
Link - To connect or join together in a chain or series.
鍋 means "pot, kettle, cauldron."
綿 means "cotton, raw cotton."
Continuous - To be connected or linked together for a long time without interruption.
Spreading - To spread out or extend in all directions.
Small - Fine or delicate in size.
鍋 means "pot, kettle, cauldron."
綿 means "cotton, raw cotton."
Continuous - To be connected or linked together for a long time without interruption.
Spreading - To spread out or extend in all directions.
Small - Fine or delicate in size.
奈 means "nara, name of a place in Japan."
Fruit Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits, such as an apple tree.
Nashi - Refers to a type of pear, also known as the Asian pear.
Fruit-like Tree - Refers to a tree that produces fruits similar to apples.
A question or rhetorical expression used to express doubt or contradiction.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
綿 means "cotton, raw cotton."
Continuous - To be connected or linked together for a long time without interruption.
Spreading - To spread out or extend in all directions.
Small - Fine or delicate in size.
辺 means "edge, side, vicinity."
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.
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.
鍋 means "pot, kettle, cauldron."
渡 means "cross, pass over."
To Cross - To cross a river or sea by boat.
To Transfer - To transfer or give something to someone.
To Pass On - To pass something on to someone else.
那 means "that, that one."
Many - Refers to a large quantity or amount.
Beautiful - Refers to something that is aesthetically pleasing.
Peaceful - Refers to a state of tranquility or serenity.
Question Mark, Contradiction - Used to express doubt or a contradiction.
部 means "section, department, category."
Group - A collection of people or things that are organized or classified together.
Govern - To exercise authority over, to direct or control.
Office - A place where business or public affairs are conducted.
Divide - To separate into parts or sections.
Village - A small settlement or community, typically one with a church and a few houses.
Counter - A word used to count the number of divided parts or sections.
Hill - A small elevation of land, usually rounded and not very high.
Bureau - A group of people in the imperial court who specialized in a particular task or duty.
Unit - A military formation consisting of a number of troops or personnel.
Last names that have the same initial of W.
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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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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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