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Yakou
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:やこう - :ヤコウ
- :aprx. 500
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Kanji Names & Meanings - 9 variations
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 "Yakou," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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谷古宇- Yakou -
谷 means "valley, path, to reach an end."
Valley - A depression between mountains.
古 means "old, ancient times, old home."
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
宇 means "universe, roof, house."
Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.
- : aprx. 300
矢古宇- Yakou -
矢 means "arrow, straight, to vow."
Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
古 means "old, ancient times, old home."
Former - Describes something that was once in use but is no longer.
宇 means "universe, roof, house."
Spirit, Intelligence - Spirit or intelligence, representing a person's capacity for thought and understanding.
- : aprx. 100
八高- Yakou -
八 means "eight, eight times, eighth."
高 means "high, excellent, famous."
- : aprx. 80
矢光- Yakou -
夜光- Yakou -
夜 means "night, midnight."
光 means "light, to shine, honor."
Honorific - A respectful word for others' actions. example
Scenery - Appearance; state.
- : aprx. 20
矢後- Yakou -
八光- Yakou -
八 means "eight, eight times, eighth."
光 means "light, to shine, honor."
Honorific - A respectful word for others' actions. example
Scenery - Appearance; state.
- : under 10
矢向- Yakou -
矢 means "arrow, straight, to vow."
Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
向 means "face toward, direction, opposite."
Direction - The way something points or moves.
Suitable - Appropriate for; fitting.
The Forward Side - This refers to the side that is in front of the person or object that is being referred to.
- : under 10
矢功- Yakou -
矢 means "arrow, straight, to vow."
Arrow - A projectile shot from a bow.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
功 means "achievement, merit, success."
Achievement - An Accomplishment; a feat.
Merit - A praiseworthy quality.
Success - A favorable outcome.
Effectiveness - The ability to produce a desired result.
Work - The effort put into a task or job.
- : under 10
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