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This name is also used as a first name: Yashiro
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 "Yashiro," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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八 means "eight, 8."
Eight - The number eight.
Divide - To divide or separate.
Two O'clock - An old way of referring to the current time of around 2am or 2pm.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
矢 means "arrow, dart."
Arrow - A weapon shot with a bowstring.
Correct - To make something right or accurate.
Straight - Moving in a direct line.
Vow - A solemn promise or pledge.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
八 means "eight, 8."
Eight - The number eight.
Divide - To divide or separate.
Two O'clock - An old way of referring to the current time of around 2am or 2pm.
城 means "castle, fortress."
矢 means "arrow, dart."
Arrow - A weapon shot with a bowstring.
Correct - To make something right or accurate.
Straight - Moving in a direct line.
Vow - A solemn promise or pledge.
Bestow - To give or confer.
Feces - Waste matter discharged from the bowels.
城 means "castle, fortress."
社 means "shrine."
Group - A group of people gathered for a specific purpose or business.
Organization - An organization or association created by the people in the group.
Company - An abbreviation for a company or corporation.
Shrines - Shrines or temples dedicated to the gods of the land.
Festival - A festival or ceremony held to honor the gods of the land.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
屋 means "house, shop, building."
Roof - A roof that covers a house.
Covering - Something that covers an object like a roof.
Occupation, Business - A word used to describe a profession or store.
城 means "castle, fortress."
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.
城 means "castle, fortress."
八 means "eight, 8."
Eight - The number eight.
Divide - To divide or separate.
Two O'clock - An old way of referring to the current time of around 2am or 2pm.
尋 means "search, inquire, fathom."
To Ask, Inquire, Interrogate - To ask questions or seek information.
To Search, Seek, Look For - To look for something or someone.
To Visit - To go to a place or person.
Immediately Afterwards - To do something right after something else.
Unit Of Length - A unit of length equal to the length of both arms spread out to the sides.
Unit Of Length - 1尋(ichi-jin) is equal to 6尺(six-shaku aprx.1.8 meter) .
家 means "house, home, family."
Family - A group of people related by blood or marriage.
Lineage - A group of people descended from a common ancestor.
Specialty - A branch of knowledge or art. People belonging to it.
To Live - To inhabit or reside in a place.
城 means "castle, fortress."
野 means "field, plain, wilderness."
Wild - Refers to the natural state of the environment, untamed and free.
Open - Refers to the wide open spaces, with no boundaries or restrictions.
Unpretentious - Refers to the simplicity and lack of ornamentation.
Natural - Refers to the untouched state of the environment, with no human interference.
Area - Refers to the geographical area, with its own boundaries and limits.
Uninhabited - Refers to the lack of human presence in the area.
Countryside - Refers to the rural areas, with its own unique culture and traditions.
城 means "castle, fortress."
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.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
社 means "shrine."
Group - A group of people gathered for a specific purpose or business.
Organization - An organization or association created by the people in the group.
Company - An abbreviation for a company or corporation.
Shrines - Shrines or temples dedicated to the gods of the land.
Festival - A festival or ceremony held to honor the gods of the land.
城 means "castle, fortress."
家 means "house, home, family."
Family - A group of people related by blood or marriage.
Lineage - A group of people descended from a common ancestor.
Specialty - A branch of knowledge or art. People belonging to it.
To Live - To inhabit or reside in a place.
代 means "substitute, generation, era."
Replace, Substitute - To replace or substitute something or someone.
Exchange, Alternate - To exchange or alternate something or someone.
Generation, Age - A period of time, a generation, or an age.
Lineage, Succession - A succession of generations.
谷 means "valley, ravine."
城 means "castle, fortress."
冶 means "metallurgy, smelting."
Casting - The process of shaping metal by melting and pouring it into a mold.
Melting - The process of heating a substance until it changes into a liquid state.
Refining - The process of purifying a substance by heating it and removing impurities.
Metalworker - A person who works with metal, such as a blacksmith or a foundry worker.
Attractive - Having an appealing or charming quality.
Beautiful - Pleasing to the eye or ear
城 means "castle, fortress."
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