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Watari
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 "Watari," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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渡 means "to cross, to pass, ferry."
To Cross - To traverse by boat over rivers or seas.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
亘 means "to circulate, to cross, to span."
渡 means "to cross, to pass, ferry."
To Cross - To traverse by boat over rivers or seas.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
亘 means "to circulate, to cross, to span."
To Circulate - To move around in a circular or looping pattern.
To Cross - To move or pass over from one side to the other.
To Span - To extend continuously from end to end.
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.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
弥 means "universal, long time, to mend."
To Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - More and More; further.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
多 means "many, much, often."
Often - Frequently; many times.
Gratitude - Feeling of appreciation or thanks.
Truly, Exactly, Simply - Used to emphasize that something is true or exact.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
渉 means "wade, cross, involve."
Wade - To walk through water.
Cross - To go from one side to another.
Entrust - To entrust something to someone.
Research - To research and gain knowledge.
Roam - To roam around in various directions.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
渡 means "to cross, to pass, ferry."
To Cross - To traverse by boat over rivers or seas.
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
足 means "foot, leg, to walk."
Foot - The feet of humans or animals; especially the part below the ankle.
Counter for Footwear - A counter for counting shoes and socks.
Leg - The leg-shaped lower part of objects.
To Add - To Supplement; to increase; to augment.
To Fulfill - To satisfy or complete something.
Increase - To make something larger or greater in amount.
Run - To move quickly by taking steps.
Sufficient - To be Enough; to be adequate.
Valuable - Having worth or importance.
日 means "sun, daytime, one day."
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
Daytime - The hours when the sun is up.
Japan - An abbreviation for "Japan."
理 means "pattern, to govern, reason."
To Judge - A judicial official.
To Understand - To Comprehend; to realize.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
田 means "rice field, to hunt, to cultivate."
Countryside - Rural areas.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
Source - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
綿 means "cotton, continuous, detailed."
Continuous - Unbroken; extending without interruption.
Small - Fine or delicate in size.
Spreading - To spread out or extend in all directions.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
亘 means "to circulate, to cross, to span."
To Circulate - To move around in a circular or looping pattern.
To Cross - To move or pass over from one side to the other.
To Span - To extend continuously from end to end.
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.
利 means "profit, sharp, useful."
Useful - Convenient; advantageous.
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
和 means "harmony, japanese, gentle."
Japanese - Relating to Japan.
Japan, Yamato - The country of Japan or the ancient Yamato dynasty.
Peaceful, Calm - A state of stillness where the wind has died down and the waves are calm.
Respond - To react or answer in words.
Sum - To add together.
田 means "rice field, to hunt, to cultivate."
Countryside - Rural areas.
Hunting - To hunt or go hunting.
Source - A metaphor for a place that produces something.
Tillage - To cultivate the land.
里 means "village, residence, birthplace."
Birthplace - The native home of a wife or servant.
Administrative Unit - An ancient Japanese district division.
Mansion - A large house or building.
斎 means "purify, abstain, study."
Purify - To make clean for religious purposes.
Be - To be reverent or to show restraint. This is done when worshipping gods and Buddhas, by abstaining from certain foods and activities in order to purify one's mind and body.
Meal - A meal taken by monks or during Buddhist ceremonies, as a way of purifying the mind and body in order to serve the gods.
Room - A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.
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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
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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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