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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 variations for "Yoza," listed in order of popularity based on household usage in Japan.
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与 means "to give, to provide, to offer."
To Give - To provide something to someone.
Together - To do something together.
To Entrust - To take responsibility for something.
To Be Involved - To be related or take part in something.
Question - To ask a question.
Contradiction - To express a contradiction.
Lament - To express sorrow or regret.
座 means "seat, base, stand."
Seat - A place to sit.
Platform - A place to put things.
Rank - A position or status.
Constellation - A gathering of stars, a place where stars rest, or a constellation.
Sitting - To lower one's waist and sit. To take a seat.
Counting Words - Used to count statues, buildings, mountains, etc.
Guild - An association of same-trade people in the past.
Name - Used under the name of a theater or theater company.
Institution - A public institution that produced currency in the Edo period.
余 means "surplus, excess, remainder."
Excess - Having more than necessary.
Other - Something else, something not mentioned.
Self - Referring to oneself.
座 means "seat, base, stand."
Seat - A place to sit.
Platform - A place to put things.
Rank - A position or status.
Constellation - A gathering of stars, a place where stars rest, or a constellation.
Sitting - To lower one's waist and sit. To take a seat.
Counting Words - Used to count statues, buildings, mountains, etc.
Guild - An association of same-trade people in the past.
Name - Used under the name of a theater or theater company.
Institution - A public institution that produced currency in the Edo period.
與 means "and, with."
Give - To provide or supply something to someone.
Join Forces - To combine efforts in order to achieve a common goal.
Become Allies - To form a partnership or alliance with someone.
Together - To be in the same place or situation at the same time.
Entrust - To give someone the responsibility of taking care of something.
Involve - To be a part of or connected to something.
Relate - To have a connection or association with something.
Participate - To take part in an activity or event.
Compare - To examine or look at in order to note similarities and differences.
Parallel - To be similar or analogous in some way.
Indicate - To point out or show something.
Question - To ask for information or an explanation.
Irony - To express something different from what is actually meant.
Eulogy - To praise someone or something in a speech or writing.
座 means "seat, base, stand."
Seat - A place to sit.
Platform - A place to put things.
Rank - A position or status.
Constellation - A gathering of stars, a place where stars rest, or a constellation.
Sitting - To lower one's waist and sit. To take a seat.
Counting Words - Used to count statues, buildings, mountains, etc.
Guild - An association of same-trade people in the past.
Name - Used under the name of a theater or theater company.
Institution - A public institution that produced currency in the Edo period.
興 means "excitement, interest, enthusiasm."
To Start Something New - To begin something new or to start something up.
To Build - To construct or build something.
Enjoyment - To experience pleasure or joy.
Delight - To be delighted or to take pleasure in something.
Interest - To have an interest in something.
To Enjoy - To take pleasure in something or to be happy about something.
座 means "seat, base, stand."
Seat - A place to sit.
Platform - A place to put things.
Rank - A position or status.
Constellation - A gathering of stars, a place where stars rest, or a constellation.
Sitting - To lower one's waist and sit. To take a seat.
Counting Words - Used to count statues, buildings, mountains, etc.
Guild - An association of same-trade people in the past.
Name - Used under the name of a theater or theater company.
Institution - A public institution that produced currency in the Edo period.
輿 means "palanquin, litter, sedan chair."
Carriage - A vehicle used to carry people or objects.
Carry - To transport people or objects.
Platform - A base to carry all things.
Earth - Metaphorically, the beginning of things.
Servant - A person of low status. A servant.
座 means "seat, base, stand."
Seat - A place to sit.
Platform - A place to put things.
Rank - A position or status.
Constellation - A gathering of stars, a place where stars rest, or a constellation.
Sitting - To lower one's waist and sit. To take a seat.
Counting Words - Used to count statues, buildings, mountains, etc.
Guild - An association of same-trade people in the past.
Name - Used under the name of a theater or theater company.
Institution - A public institution that produced currency in the Edo period.
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Shortened forms: Names are often shortened for closeness, e.g., “Yuki” from “Yukiko” or “Taka” from “Takashi”.
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