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Popular Kanji for Boys

The trend of kanji (Chinese character) used in names changes every year, but these are the most popular kanji for naming boys in recent years.

The kanji for "陽","翔","陸", and "海" which are all majestic images, and "羽" and "優" which are all soft. Image is popular too!

Kanji
Meaning
Fly. Spread your wings and fly. To fly high in the sky.
Big. Large. Large in number or quantity. Greatly. Valuable. Important. Excellent. Splendid. Very much. Much. (Power or force) strong. long time. To be high in rank or position.
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.
Abundantly large. Large in circumference. Thick. Flabby. Very. A word used to refer to a person of high rank or status.
Sun. Sunlight. The side where the sun shines. Warm. Bright. Whenever. Active and proactive. The positive pole of electricity and magnetism.
True. Truth, not falsehood. Nature as it is. True form. Innate.
People. Human beings. Humanity. Every single person. People. Grown-ups. Adults. Personality. Character. A word used to count people.
Distant in time or space. Far away. Eternal. To go on forever. Relaxed, leisurely. Tranquil. Long-hearted. Not in a hurry.
Blue color. Blue color of grass. The grass and trees grow thick. To become old. To be in a panic. To be pale and lifeless.
One. The first. Kanji for the number 1 (one). To be the most superior. To begin, to put things together.
Sunny. A blue sky with no clouds in the sky. Rain or snow will stop. To be free of worries and anxieties.
The sound of wind. The sound of the wind blowing quickly. Dashing. A gust of wind. A clean appearance. A crisp appearance.
Live. To be born. Born. To grow. Life. A living thing. Pure. Unadulterated. Fresh. Unprocessed. Unripe. A person who is learning or practicing.
Rare. To be few in number, precious. To desire. To seek. To wish for. Faint. Sparse. thin.
Harbor. A landing place. A place where ships can safely anchor, such as a breakwater. The entrance to a river, sea, or other body of water. Gathering.
Male. Men. Young men. A word that refers broadly to boys. A retainer.
Playing a musical instrument. To put together an opinion and present it. To offer to the sovereign. To offer. To accomplish.
Ruri(lapis lazuli). Name of a gemstone. A deep blue to indigo-colored gemstone. One of the seven treasures.
Compassion. Kindness. People. A word used with respect to a person. The heart of a person. Humanity. A person who has virtue.
Trees. General term for plants. To plant a tree. To set up. To stand firmly.
Sky. Atmosphere. Heaven. Big. Wide. Empty. No substance. Meaningless. Useless. In Buddhism, something without substance or essence. A thing related to aviation.

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Name:
Yoshito Funaki
Katakana:
ヨシト フナキ

Kanji:
義斗 船木
Meaning:
  • Righteousness. The path that one should take as a human being. Meaning. Main idea. A kinship relationship formed by persons who are not related by blood. Instead of the real thing.
  • 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.
Name:
Koji Iwasaki
Katakana:
コウジ イワサキ

Kanji:
滉司 岩崎
Meaning:
  • Wide. The water is deep and wide. A faraway appearance. A metaphor for a relaxed nature, such as a river or the sea.
  • I'll take care of it. Government office. Officials. To take on a role. To manage. To take charge of. To watch.
Name:
Yoshifumi Kakiuchi
Katakana:
ヨシフミ カキウチ

Kanji:
佳史 垣内
Meaning:
  • Beautiful. Good in shape. Excellent. Splendid. The time is just right. Congratulations.
  • History. History books. Documents. Records. A person who is in charge of records. Florid. Beautiful.
Name:
Koki Terachi
Katakana:
コウキ テラチ

Kanji:
光輝 寺地
Meaning:
  • Light. Glow. Glitter. Honor. Fame. Brilliance. Scenery. The way it is. Big. Wide. Blessings. Words used to honor the actions of others.
  • Shining. Glittering. Brilliant. Splendid.
Name:
Kitsuki Uezono
Katakana:
キツキ ウエゾノ

Kanji:
綺月 上園
Meaning:
  • Silk with beautiful patterns woven into it. Gorgeous and beautiful.
  • Moon. A satellite of the Earth. One of the celestial bodies visible in the sky. One month. A Monday.
Name:
Manjiro Nakagawara
Katakana:
マンジロウ ナカガワラ

Kanji:
満次狼 中川原
Meaning:
  • To be full. To be sufficient. To go over. All. Whole. To be rich and happy.
  • Next. Second. Second place. Middle. Order. A word expressing rank or order. An inn where you stay on a journey. A place to camp.
  • Wolf. A mammal of the canine family. A metaphor for something as ferocious as a wolf. To be frightened. To be dismayed.
Name:
Toshiki Fukazawa
Katakana:
トシキ フカザワ

Kanji:
俊貴 深澤
Meaning:
  • Superior. Excellent. A person with a sharp mind. A person with wisdom. big. high. severe. To be strict.
  • Precious. High in status or value. High in price. A word expressing respect for others.
Name:
Chihiro Masuda
Katakana:
チヒロ マスダ

Kanji:
千宏 升田
Meaning:
  • Thousand. Kanji character for the number 1000 (thousand).A unit of number. A large number. Many. Various appearances.
  • Large. Big. Expand. Excellent. To be splendid.
Name:
Joichiro Matsue
Katakana:
ジョウイチロウ マツエ

Kanji:
丈一郎 松江
Meaning:
  • The vertical length of height, clothing, objects, etc. Strong. Robust. Firmness. To measure the area and shape of land. A unit of length in the Shaku-kan method. An honorific title for an old man or elder.
  • One. The first. Kanji for the number 1 (one). To be the most superior. To begin, to put things together.
  • Male. Men. Young men. A word that refers broadly to boys. A retainer.
Name:
Sabito Akashi
Katakana:
サビト アカシ

Kanji:
錆兎 赤司
Meaning:
  • Rust
  • Rabbit. A general term for mammals of the order Rabbits. It has long ears and is fast on its feet. The moon itself, from the legend that there is a rabbit in the moon.
Name:
Wahei Okuno
Katakana:
ワヘイ オクノ

Kanji:
和平 奧野
Meaning:
  • Harmony. Peaceful. Tranquility. To soothe. To be quiet. To get along. Combine. To mix. To blend. Combine. To match. To set in order. To set the tone. A moderate appearance. Calm sea. Yamato. Japan.
  • Flat. Without height, unevenness, or slope. A uniform and unchanging appearance. Equal. Calm. Gentle. An unchanging appearance. To divide. Settled. Normal. Usually. Everyday.
Name:
Haruto Yanagi
Katakana:
ハルト ヤナギ

Kanji:
温人
Meaning:
  • Warmth. Temperature. Soothing. Gentle. To cherish.
  • People. Human beings. Humanity. Every single person. People. Grown-ups. Adults. Personality. Character. A word used to count people.
Name:
Mitsuru Era
Katakana:
ミツル エラ

Kanji:
海都琉 江良
Meaning:
  • Sea. Wide and large. A place where many people and things gather. A large lake or pond. A large lake or pond. A frontier. The end of the earth.
  • Capital. Metropolis. A large city where people gather. Tokyo. To control. To unite. Gorgeous. Beautiful. The city's style and elegance.
  • Ruri(lapis lazuli). Name of a gemstone. A deep blue to indigo-colored gemstone. One of the seven treasures.
Name:
Kinjiro Kainuma
Katakana:
キンジロウ カイヌマ

Kanji:
金治郎 貝沼
Meaning:
  • Gold. General term for metals. Money. Coins. Golden color. Elegant. Beautiful. Friday.
  • Govern. Manage. Quell. Judge. Correct. To adjust. To cure illness or injury. To treat. To compare. To help. To flourish.
  • Male. Men. Young men. A word that refers broadly to boys. A retainer.
Name:
Hiroki Kubodera
Katakana:
ヒロキ クボデラ

Kanji:
大暉 久保寺
Meaning:
  • Big. Large. Large in number or quantity. Greatly. Valuable. Important. Excellent. Splendid. Very much. Much. (Power or force) strong. long time. To be high in rank or position.
  • Shine. To glitter. To emit light. Sunlight. Obvious. Admirable enough to be noticed. To be excellent.
Name:
Kenshi Kijima
Katakana:
ケンシ キジマ

Kanji:
健翔 木島
Meaning:
  • Healthy. Strong. Strong and sturdy. Brave. Good health. To make strong. Strong and firm. Extremely. Terribly. Tough. Competent.
  • Fly. Spread your wings and fly. To fly high in the sky.
Name:
Kenshin Iwakawa
Katakana:
ケンシン イワカワ

Kanji:
剣心 岩川
Meaning:
  • Sword. A double-edged or single-edged blade. A martial art using a sword. A small sword attached to the end of a rifle. A stinger attached to the buttocks of a bee or other insect. The reproductive organs of female insects. One of the family crests.
  • Mind. Spirit. Feelings. Thoughts. Heart. Chest. Center. The center of things. Important things. The point.
Name:
Haruto Yoshitomi
Katakana:
ハルト ヨシトミ

Kanji:
悠人 吉富
Meaning:
  • Distant in time or space. Far away. Eternal. To go on forever. Relaxed, leisurely. Tranquil. Long-hearted. Not in a hurry.
  • People. Human beings. Humanity. Every single person. People. Grown-ups. Adults. Personality. Character. A word used to count people.
Name:
Soshi Kakimoto
Katakana:
ソウシ カキモト

Kanji:
颯志 柿本
Meaning:
  • The sound of wind. The sound of the wind blowing quickly. Dashing. A gust of wind. A clean appearance. A crisp appearance.
  • Aspiration. To aim to be. Where the mind aims. Compassion. Sign. To remember. To record. A gift for thanks or appreciation.
Name:
Natsuki Sakazume
Katakana:
ナツキ サカヅメ

Kanji:
夏己 坂爪
Meaning:
  • Summer. It is one of the four seasons. Big. Prosperous. The name of a dynasty or country in China. China's own name.
  • Myself. The person.

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