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Kanji for Leader
Japanese has more than one kanji connected to “leader”: 司、長. Each has its own feeling. Compare their meanings, readings and the names they appear in.
leader
To lead and take charge.
5 strokes On reading シ (shi) Kun reading つかさどる (tsukasadoru) JLPT N2
Dictionary meanings: director, official, govt office, rule, administer
Readings used for names on Nazuke: shi, tsuka, tsukasa
In Japan it appears in about 957 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
leader
Long and lasting; a leader.
8 strokes On reading チョウ (chou) Kun reading ながい、おさ (nagai, osa) JLPT N4
Dictionary meanings: long, leader, superior, senior
Readings used for names on Nazuke: osa, takashi, take, chou, naga, hisa
In Japan it appears in about 429 given names in the JMnedict name dictionary, in both boys’ and girls’ names.
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