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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 "Yoden," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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余 means "surplus, excess, remainder."
Excess - Having more than necessary.
Other - Something else, something not mentioned.
Self - Referring to oneself.
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.
依 means "dependent, rely on, trust in."
Rely On - To trust and depend on someone or something.
Lean On - To rely on someone or something for support.
Follow - To go along with or obey someone or something.
As Is - To remain in the same state or condition.
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.
余 means "surplus, excess, remainder."
Excess - Having more than necessary.
Other - Something else, something not mentioned.
Self - Referring to oneself.
伝 means "transmission, conveyance, communication."
To Pass On, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
To Bequeath, Hand Down - To give or pass on something to someone else, especially through inheritance.
Biography, Autobiography - A written account of a person's life.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Tradition, Legend - A story or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rely On, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
世 means "world, society, generation."
Generation - The period of time from when one generation takes over the position from their parents until they pass it on to their children.
Era - A period of time in history.
Society - The world, the people and the environment around us.
Succession - The passing down of something from one generation to the next.
伝 means "transmission, conveyance, communication."
To Pass On, Transmit, Convey - To communicate or impart information, knowledge, or a message to someone else.
To Bequeath, Hand Down - To give or pass on something to someone else, especially through inheritance.
Biography, Autobiography - A written account of a person's life.
Courier, Messenger - A person or vehicle that delivers messages or goods from one place to another.
Commentary, Annotations - Explanatory notes or comments on a text.
Tradition, Legend - A story or belief that has been passed down from generation to generation.
Rely On, Trust - To have confidence in someone or something.
余 means "surplus, excess, remainder."
Excess - Having more than necessary.
Other - Something else, something not mentioned.
Self - Referring to oneself.
傳 means "transmit, pass on, hand down."
To Transmit Or Convey - To pass on information, knowledge, or stories from one person to another.
To Pass On - To hand down or transfer something from one generation to the next.
To Spread - To widely disseminate information or stories.
Oral Tradition - A story or account of events that is passed down from generation to generation.
Post Station - A place where travelers and goods can be transported by horse-drawn carriage.
Commentary - Notes or annotations on classical texts, scriptures, etc.
Courier - A message sent to achieve a goal or to convey information.
Biography - A written account of a person's life.
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What is Hiragana?
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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."
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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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