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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 "Watari," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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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.
里 means "village, hometown, birthplace."
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.
理 means "principle, logic, reason."
Pattern - A visible pattern on a surface.
Texture - The texture of skin or wood.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Reason - A logical explanation or justification for something.
Science - Physical or natural science.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
弥 means "all the more, increasingly."
Extensively - To spread or cover over a wide area.
Long - To last for a long time.
Distant - To be far away in time or space.
Mend - To repair or restore something that is damaged or broken.
Finally - To come to an end or conclusion.
Increasingly - To become more and more.
Further - To an even greater degree.
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.
多 means "many, numerous, much."
Praise, Honor - To express admiration or approval of someone or something.
Gratitude - Feeling of appreciation or thanks.
Truly, Exactly, Simply - Used to emphasize that something is true or exact.
利 means "profit, benefit, advantage."
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
済 means "finish, complete, settle."
To Save - To help and rescue from difficulty.
To Accomplish - To achieve or complete a task.
To Cross - To traverse a river or pass through a place.
To Finish - To end or conclude.
渉 means "crossing, wading, involved in, concerned with."
Entrust - To entrust something to someone.
Cross - To cross a river or water by walking.
Roam - To roam around in various directions.
Research - To research and gain knowledge.
里 means "village, hometown, birthplace."
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.
理 means "principle, logic, reason."
Pattern - A visible pattern on a surface.
Texture - The texture of skin or wood.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Reason - A logical explanation or justification for something.
Science - Physical or natural science.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
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.
足 means "foot, leg."
Foot - The part of the body from the ankle to the toes, especially of a human or animal.
Leg - The lower part of an object shaped like a foot.
Walk - To move by taking steps.
Run - To move quickly by taking steps.
Sufficient - Having enough or as much as is needed.
Valuable - Having worth or importance.
Fulfill - To satisfy or complete something.
Add - To join or combine with something else.
Increase - To make something larger or greater in amount.
Exceed - To go beyond a limit or standard.
Money - A medium of exchange.
Counter - A word used to count footwear.
日 means "sun, day, Japan."
Daytime - The time when the sun is out.
Day - A full 24-hour period.
Everyday - Every day.
Abbreviation Of Japan - The abbreviation of Japan.
Sunday - One of the seven days of the week.
理 means "principle, logic, reason."
Pattern - A visible pattern on a surface.
Texture - The texture of skin or wood.
Order - To arrange or put in order.
Reason - A logical explanation or justification for something.
Science - Physical or natural science.
Understanding - To comprehend or grasp something.
Judgment - To make a decision or pass sentence.
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.
利 means "profit, benefit, advantage."
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
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.
利 means "profit, benefit, advantage."
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
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.
利 means "profit, benefit, advantage."
Intelligent, Wise - Working well
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.
里 means "village, hometown, birthplace."
津 means "port, haven, ferry, ford."
斎 means "purification, fasting, abstaining from certain foods or activities."
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.
A room, usually used for religious ceremonies or for studying.
A meal taken by monks or during Buddhist ceremonies, as a way of purifying the mind and body in order to serve the gods.
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Last names that have the same initial of W.
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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."
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.
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