蛍 / Japanese Kanji Meanings & Readings
What does 蛍 mean?
Firefly. A general term for beetles of the firefly family. A metaphor for something that glows dimly like a firefly.
What's the image of 蛍?
How to read 蛍?
Kunyomi... ほたる/hotaru
Onyomi... ケイ/kei
jinmeikun... hota,
* There are two typical ways of reading kanji, kun-yomi and on-yomi. In addition, there is a reading system called "jinmei kun" which is used only for names.
Other kanji information..
| application |
Can be registered as a Japanese name In Japan, 2999 kanji characters can be registered as names. (In other words, you cannot officially apply for any other kanji as a name.) But if you enjoy it as fiction, no problem. |
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| type | common-use kanji |
| unicode | 86CD 蛍 (For HTML use) |
蛍 / related names
- Name:
- keika
- Katakana:
- ケイカ
- Name:
- hotaru
- Katakana:
- ホタル
- Name:
- keito
- Katakana:
- ケイト
- Name:
- hotarubi
- Katakana:
- ホタルビ
- Name:
- keiko
- Katakana:
- ケイコ
- Name:
- keika
- Katakana:
- ケイカ
- Name:
- keiji
- Katakana:
- ケイジ
- Kanji:
- 蛍士
- Meaning:
-
- 蛍Firefly. A general term for beetles of the firefly family. A metaphor for something that glows dimly like a firefly.
- 士"Male. Adult male. A learned and respectable man. A beautiful name for a man. A man who excels in learning and knowledge. A man with a title. A samurai. A military man. A man who has acquired special qualifications or skills. To perform a task. To serve."
- Name:
- hotaru
- Katakana:
- ホタル
- Kanji:
- 蛍流
- Meaning:
-
- 蛍Firefly. A general term for beetles of the firefly family. A metaphor for something that glows dimly like a firefly.
- 流Flow. The flow of water, etc. To spread in the world. To send to a distant place. To wander. To end without taking shape. To deviate from the original purpose. A unit of flag. Technique. Style. Companions.
- Name:
- hotaruko
- Katakana:
- ホタルコ
- Name:
- keita
- Katakana:
- ケイタ
- Name:
- keiju
- Katakana:
- ケイジュ
- Name:
- keiji
- Katakana:
- ケイジ
- Name:
- keiya
- Katakana:
- ケイヤ
- Name:
- keiya
- Katakana:
- ケイヤ
- Name:
- keiya
- Katakana:
- ケイヤ
- Name:
- keiya
- Katakana:
- ケイヤ
- Name:
- keito
- Katakana:
- ケイト
- Name:
- keijiro
- Katakana:
- ケイジロウ
- Kanji:
- 蛍次郎
- Meaning:
-
- 蛍Firefly. A general term for beetles of the firefly family. A metaphor for something that glows dimly like a firefly.
- 次Next. Second. Second place. Middle. Order. A word expressing rank or order. An inn where you stay on a journey. A place to camp.
- 郎Male. Men. Young men. A word that refers broadly to boys. A retainer.
- Name:
- keito
- Katakana:
- ケイト
- Kanji:
- 蛍斗
- Meaning:
-
- 蛍Firefly. A general term for beetles of the firefly family. A metaphor for something that glows dimly like a firefly.
- 斗Ladle. A tool with a handle for scooping water or alcohol. A square for measuring the amount of grain, liquid, etc. A unit of capacity, 1斗 is about 18 liters. The name of a constellation, such as the Big Dipper or the South Star. Small. The name of a constellation. Suddenly.
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