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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 "Watanuki," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
四 means "four."
Four - The number four.
Four Directions - The four cardinal directions.
Ten O'Clock - An old way of referring to 10am (the hour of the snake) or 10pm (the hour of the boar).
月 means "moon, month."
Moon - The moon visible in the sky, the satellite of the Earth.
Month - A period of time equal to one twelfth of a year. Every month, monthly.
Monday - One of the seven days of the week.
朔 means "new moon, beginning of the lunar month."
First - The first day of the month in the lunar calendar. The first day.
Calendar - The calendar given by the emperor to the vassal states.
North - North direction.
日 means "sun, day, Japan."
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.
抜 means "extract, pull out, omit, surpass."
To Extract, Pull Out - To remove something from a larger group or to take something out of a place.
To Break Through - To forcefully enter or pass through something.
To Overtake - To take control of something or to gain an advantage over someone.
To Omit - To leave something out or to not include something.
To Overlook - To fail to notice or pay attention to something important.
To Slip Up - To make a mistake due to carelessness or lack of attention.
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.
抜 means "extract, pull out, omit, surpass."
To Extract, Pull Out - To remove something from a larger group or to take something out of a place.
To Break Through - To forcefully enter or pass through something.
To Overtake - To take control of something or to gain an advantage over someone.
To Omit - To leave something out or to not include something.
To Overlook - To fail to notice or pay attention to something important.
To Slip Up - To make a mistake due to carelessness or lack of attention.
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.
引 means "pull, draw, attract."
四 means "four."
Four - The number four.
Four Directions - The four cardinal directions.
Ten O'Clock - An old way of referring to 10am (the hour of the snake) or 10pm (the hour of the boar).
月 means "moon, month."
Moon - The moon visible in the sky, the satellite of the Earth.
Month - A period of time equal to one twelfth of a year. Every month, monthly.
Monday - One of the seven days of the week.
朔 means "new moon, beginning of the lunar month."
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.
秡 means "rice is damaged. the grain is damaged."
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.
脱 means "to remove, to take off, to escape from."
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Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
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