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26,551 first names, 70,620 last names, 333,585 kanji variations.
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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 "Youkai," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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用 means "use, purpose, need."
To Use - To make use of something for a purpose.
To Serve - To be of use or benefit to someone or something.
To Do - To carry out an action or task.
To Govern - To exercise authority over something.
To Listen - To pay attention to and accept what someone is saying.
Ability - The power or capacity to do something.
Work - An activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
Effect - The result or outcome of an action or process.
Function - The purpose for which something is designed or exists.
Resources - The materials, money, or other assets that can be used to achieve an objective.
By Means Of - Using something as a means of achieving an end.
Use - The action of using something.
Job - A task or piece of work, especially one that is paid.
Necessary - Required or essential in order to achieve a particular purpose.
To Urinate - To pass urine from the body.
皆 means "everyone, all."
要 means "essential, necessary, important."
Necessary, Important - To require, to be essential, to be important, to summarize, to simplify, to conclude.
Waist - To wear around the waist, to put around the waist.
Govern, Organize - To organize, to tie together, to conclude.
Threaten - To threaten, to coerce.
Certainly, Definitely - Certainly, definitely.
Accounting - Accounting book, ledger, securities, promissory note.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
要 means "essential, necessary, important."
Necessary, Important - To require, to be essential, to be important, to summarize, to simplify, to conclude.
Waist - To wear around the waist, to put around the waist.
Govern, Organize - To organize, to tie together, to conclude.
Threaten - To threaten, to coerce.
Certainly, Definitely - Certainly, definitely.
Accounting - Accounting book, ledger, securities, promissory note.
堺 means "boundary, border, gateway."
Division, Separation - A place that serves as a division or separation.
Landmark - A landmark or marker of a piece of land.
養 means "foster, nourish, raise."
Nurture - To provide food and other necessities to raise and care for someone.
Support - To provide financial or other assistance to someone.
Educate - To teach and help someone to improve.
Care - To provide care and attention to someone.
Provide - To give food, shelter, and other necessities to someone.
Serve - To work for and obey someone of higher authority.
会 means "meeting, gathering, association."
Understand, Realize - To comprehend or to come to an understanding.
Certainly, Definitely - Without a doubt.
容 means "appearance, looks, countenance, figure."
To Contain, Hold - To put something into a container or vessel. To fill or cover something.
To Forgive, Accept - To allow or permit something. To listen and accept something.
Appearance, Form - The shape or form of something. The look or manner of something.
To Arrange, Decorate - To form or shape something. To adorn or decorate something.
Easy, Simple - Something that is not difficult or complicated.
貝 means "shell, shellfish."
用 means "use, purpose, need."
To Use - To make use of something for a purpose.
To Serve - To be of use or benefit to someone or something.
To Do - To carry out an action or task.
To Govern - To exercise authority over something.
To Listen - To pay attention to and accept what someone is saying.
Ability - The power or capacity to do something.
Work - An activity involving mental or physical effort done in order to achieve a purpose or result.
Effect - The result or outcome of an action or process.
Function - The purpose for which something is designed or exists.
Resources - The materials, money, or other assets that can be used to achieve an objective.
By Means Of - Using something as a means of achieving an end.
Use - The action of using something.
Job - A task or piece of work, especially one that is paid.
Necessary - Required or essential in order to achieve a particular purpose.
To Urinate - To pass urine from the body.
海 means "ocean, sea."
Sea - A large body of water, usually salty, that covers much of the Earth's surface.
Sea God - A deity associated with the sea, often depicted as a powerful and benevolent figure.
Lake Or Pond - A large body of fresh water, usually surrounded by land.
Wide And Large - Describing something that is very broad and expansive.
Gathering Place - A place where many people or things come together.
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This is the order of names with many variations of kanji.
Basically, names with more variations are more common and familiar to the Japanese.
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The names are sorted by the number of times they have been viewed on this site. This ranking is based on the behavior of users around the world, including Japan, so it does not mean that the names are commonly viewed by Japanese people only.
Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
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.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
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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