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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 is the kanji representation of "Yousuiguchi."
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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.
水 means "water, fluid, liquid."
Water - A transparent liquid.
Rivers, swamps, lakes, and seas.
Drawing water and doing water work.
One of the five elements, north in direction, and black in color.
Wednesday, one of the seven days of the week.
Obstruction and hindrance. e.g. blocking water.
口 means "mouth, opening, entrance."
Mouth - An organ used for eating and speaking.
Entrance, Exit - A place where people or things enter or leave.
Speak - To utter words with the mouth.
Counting People, Houses - A word used to count people or houses.
Unit Of Measurement - A unit of measurement used to count divided objects as one. For example, a donation of one thousand yen is one “kuchi”.
Classification, Type - A word used to classify or categorize things. For example, “amakuchi” (sweet) and “betukuchi” (separate).
Place Of Employment - A place of work or a place of marriage. For example, “shuushokuguchi” (place of employment).
Beginning, Edge - The beginning or edge of something. For example, “jo no kuchi” (the beginning of an order).
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What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is used for native words, grammatical particles, verb/adjective endings (okurigana), and to show pronunciation above kanji (furigana). It developed from cursive forms of kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is one of the two Japanese syllabaries. Each character represents a sound (mora), not a meaning. It is mainly used to write foreign words and names, loanwords, onomatopoeia, and for emphasis.
What are English Syllables?
A syllable is a unit of pronunciation in English — it’s the beat you hear when you say a word.
Here are a few quick examples:
cat = 1 syllable
ba-by = 2 syllables
beau-ti-ful = 3 syllables
On this site, English Syllables show how a name naturally breaks into sounds when spoken in English. This helps you understand how English speakers naturally say the name and where they pause between sounds.
What are Japanese Morae?
A mora (plural: morae, Japanese: 拍 Haku) is the basic unit of sound in Japanese — think of it as one rhythmic “beat” when speaking.
Here are a few quick examples:
あ (a) = 1 mora
あい (a-i) = 2 morae
きょう (kyo-u) = 2 morae
On this site, Japanese Morae show how many “beats” a name has in Japanese. Most Japanese names have about 2–4 morae, which affects how natural and rhythmic the name sounds to native speakers.
This helps you see how the name fits into the natural rhythm of Japanese speech.
What is English Transcription?
“English transcription” (romanization) is the romanized form of a Japanese name, intended to reproduce its pronunciation as closely as possible. It is also useful for searching names on this site.
Japanese-Style Nicknames
In Japan, nicknames are used to express familiarity and affection. Typical features include:
Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
Suffixes: Terms like “-chan” (often for girls, also for young children) and “-kun” (often for boys) are used among family and close friends. Among very close adults, “-chan” may still be used. More details
Use & context: Nicknames are informal—common among friends, family, or close colleagues—and are not suitable for formal or professional settings. Their use implies a certain degree of intimacy.
Long vowels: The long vowel mark “chōonpu” (ー) extends the preceding vowel. For example, “あーちゃん” (A-chan) lengthens the “あ” sound.
Households
Sorts surnames by the estimated number of Japanese households that use them. More households generally indicates a more common or well-known surname.
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