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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 "Yuuki," sorted by the number of households in Japan that use each variation.
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結 means "knot, tie, bind."
To Bind Or TieTogether - This refers to the act of connecting two or more things together.
To Gather Or Collect - This refers to the act of bringing together multiple items or people.
To Finish Or End - This refers to the act of concluding something.
A Hairstyle - This refers to a hairstyle in which the hair is tied together at the top of the head.
城 means "castle, fortress."
由 means "reason, cause, origin."
Origin - Refers to the source or cause of something.
Basis - Refers to something that serves as a foundation or support.
Content Of Message Or Rumor - Refers to the content of a message or rumor.
Reason - Refers to the cause or explanation of something.
Translation - Refers to the process of converting something from one language to another.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
遊 means "play, amusement, leisure."
To Play - To have fun, to enjoy oneself, to frolic.
To Interact - To associate, to socialize, to engage in mutual exchange.
To Be Idle - To be unemployed, to have free time.
Recreation - To have fun, to amuse oneself.
Friends - Companions, acquaintances.
Dandy - A fashionable man.
To Swim - To float, to drift, to be buoyant.
To DoSomething - A polite expression for performing an action.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
遊 means "play, amusement, leisure."
To Play - To have fun, to enjoy oneself, to frolic.
To Interact - To associate, to socialize, to engage in mutual exchange.
To Be Idle - To be unemployed, to have free time.
Recreation - To have fun, to amuse oneself.
Friends - Companions, acquaintances.
Dandy - A fashionable man.
To Swim - To float, to drift, to be buoyant.
To DoSomething - A polite expression for performing an action.
亀 means "turtle, tortoise."
湯 means "hot water, bath, hot spring."
HotWater - Hot water that has been heated by adding heat to water.
Bath - A bathtub filled with hot water.
Decoction - A medicinal preparation made by boiling herbs in water.
Soup - A liquid food made by boiling or simmering meat, fish, or vegetables in stock or water.
Broth - A liquid made by boiling meat, fish, or vegetables in water.
King Of Yin - The name of the king who founded the Yin dynasty.
To Push - To move something with force.
城 means "castle, fortress."
遊 means "play, amusement, leisure."
To Play - To have fun, to enjoy oneself, to frolic.
To Interact - To associate, to socialize, to engage in mutual exchange.
To Be Idle - To be unemployed, to have free time.
Recreation - To have fun, to amuse oneself.
Friends - Companions, acquaintances.
Dandy - A fashionable man.
To Swim - To float, to drift, to be buoyant.
To DoSomething - A polite expression for performing an action.
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
勇 means "bravery, courage."
Brave - Showing courage and strength in the face of danger or difficulty.
Daring - Willing to take risks and try new things.
Strong - Having great physical or mental power.
Courageous - Having or showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty.
Resolute - Firmly determined to do something.
Soldier - A person who serves in an army.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
由 means "reason, cause, origin."
Origin - Refers to the source or cause of something.
Basis - Refers to something that serves as a foundation or support.
Content Of Message Or Rumor - Refers to the content of a message or rumor.
Reason - Refers to the cause or explanation of something.
Translation - Refers to the process of converting something from one language to another.
城 means "castle, fortress."
有 means "existence, possession, having."
Exist - To be present or in a certain place.
Possess - To have or own something.
Maintain - To keep something in a certain state or condition.
Furthermore - In addition
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
結 means "knot, tie, bind."
To Bind Or TieTogether - This refers to the act of connecting two or more things together.
To Gather Or Collect - This refers to the act of bringing together multiple items or people.
To Finish Or End - This refers to the act of concluding something.
A Hairstyle - This refers to a hairstyle in which the hair is tied together at the top of the head.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
夕 means "evening, dusk."
Evening,Night - The time of day when the sun sets and night begins.
Dusk - The time of day when the sun is setting and the sky is darkening.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
楢 means "oak tree."
OakTree - A deciduous tree of the genus Quercus, typically having lobed leaves and acorns.
Strength - The quality of being strong and resilient, both physically and mentally.
Endurance - The ability to withstand hardship or adversity.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
行 means "go, travel, conduct, line, row."
Go,Walk,Advance,Circulate - To move forward, to take action, to do something.
Do,Perform,Accomplish - To carry out an action, to complete a task.
Path,Road,Route - A way or course taken to get from one place to another.
As OneGoes,WhileWalking,Along The Way - Progressing, moving forward.
Line,Row,Sequence - An arrangement of objects or people one after another.
Store,Shop,Intermediary - A place where goods and services are exchanged.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
油 means "oil, fat, grease."
Oil - A liquid form of oil.
Flowing - To flow out in abundance.
Wellspring - A source of something that is constantly bubbling up.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
祐 means "help, assist, protect."
DivineAssistance - To receive help from a divine source.
Advancement - To make progress or move forward.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
柚 means "Japanese citrus fruit."
Yuzu - A small evergreen tree of the citrus family.
WindingTool - A tool used to wrap vertical threads for weaving.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
結 means "knot, tie, bind."
To Bind Or TieTogether - This refers to the act of connecting two or more things together.
To Gather Or Collect - This refers to the act of bringing together multiple items or people.
To Finish Or End - This refers to the act of concluding something.
A Hairstyle - This refers to a hairstyle in which the hair is tied together at the top of the head.
束 means "bundle, bunch, sheaf."
祐 means "help, assist, protect."
DivineAssistance - To receive help from a divine source.
Advancement - To make progress or move forward.
耆 means "aging. elder."
悠 means "leisurely, distant, long, far."
Far - Refers to a distance that is far away.
Remote - Refers to a distance that is far away and difficult to reach.
LongLasting - Refers to something that continues for a long time without interruption.
Leisurely - Refers to something that is done in a relaxed and unhurried manner.
木 means "tree, wood."
Tree - A large plant with a trunk and branches, typically providing shade and shelter.
Lumber - Wood that has been cut into boards or other shapes for use in construction.
Material - Wood used as a material for making things.
Element - One of the five elements in Chinese philosophy, representing the east and the color blue.
Plain - Unadorned and without decoration.
Numb - Losing sensation or feeling.
MusicalInstrument - An instrument made of wood, one of the eight tones (gold, stone, thread, bamboo, gourd, earth, leather, and wood).
Thursday - One of the seven days of the week.
勇 means "bravery, courage."
Brave - Showing courage and strength in the face of danger or difficulty.
Daring - Willing to take risks and try new things.
Strong - Having great physical or mental power.
Courageous - Having or showing courage in the face of danger or difficulty.
Resolute - Firmly determined to do something.
Soldier - A person who serves in an army.
樹 means "tree, wood, timber."
夕 means "evening, dusk."
Evening,Night - The time of day when the sun sets and night begins.
Dusk - The time of day when the sun is setting and the sky is darkening.
季 means "season, period, time."
猶 means "still, yet, furthermore."
To take one's time, to be relaxed and unhurried.
To hesitate, to be hesitant and uncertain.
To read as "nao...gotoshi" and to mean "just like... "
喜 means "joy, rejoice, pleasure."
Preference - To like, to prefer, to enjoy.
Celebration - To be festive, to celebrate.
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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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