Analyse and convert Japanese names

The translation or conversion of a Japanese name written in kanji into the Latin alphabet is called romanization. Several transcriptions of the same name are possible. This is why we return a list of transcribed names, accompanied by a calibrated probability. Transcriptions are ranked from most likely to least likely.

• Romanization is the translation or conversion, to the Latin alphabet, of any other writing system.
• The Kanji is one of the Japanese writing systems based on Chinese characters. Kanji were introduced to Japan from China in the 5th century. Each kanji represents a concept or word, and some kanji can be combined to form more complex words. Kanji are used in conjunction with two other Japanese writing systems called hiragana and katakana.

For example, the romanizations of the full name written in Kanji 中松 義郎 are, for the most likely transcription, Yoshiro Nakamatsu, and Yoshiro Nakamatu for the second most likely transcription.

It's the conversion of a Japanese romanized name into Kanji characters. Translating a romanized name into kanji characters will work with greater accuracy for names identified as Japanese.

Several conversions for the same name are possible. That's why we return a list of converted names, along with a calibrated probability. The transcribed names are sorted from most likely to least likely.

For example, the full romanized name Yoshiro Nakamatsu has 中松 芳郎 as the most likely translation, and 中松 義郎 as the second most likely translation.

Gender is a social construct that gives shape to a set of characteristics perceived to be associated with femininity and masculinity. It encompasses a multitude of dimensions, including identity, cultural, political, social, historical and symbolic aspects of gendered identities. In many cultures, gender is often understood in a binary way, dividing people into two distinct categories: men/boys and women/girls.

The gender assessment based on a full name or given name is not an absolute result, because the same given name is generally carried by both genders, but with different proportions. For this reason, we present an estimate of the probability of accuracy of the identified gender. By including a surname, the accuracy is greatly improved, as it allows better contextualization of the use of the given name in its environment. When the probability of the identified gender is between 45% and 55%, the name can be interpreted as not specific to a particular gender.

For example, the Japanese full name written in Kanji 中松 義郎 is identified as a male name with a probability of 55.01% (can be interpreted as unisex).

A full name encompasses all names by which a person is identified. It usually consists of two distinct parts: the given name and the surname. It may also include middle names, nicknames or usernames. The order of the given name and the surname varies according to the different regions of the world and the writing systems used.

The structure of a full Japanese name generally follows the order of family name ("seimei"), or clan name followed by given name ("namae"). It can also consist of another character called "yobina" or "azana" (nickname). In some international or more informal contexts, the given name may be written before the surname to facilitate understanding.

It should be mentioned that some people in Japan may have more complex full names, including multiple given names or honorifics.

• The surname (family name) or seimei is the component of a personal name that is often used to identify the family, lineage or community to which a person belongs. The family name is placed given in a Japanese name. It is usually monosyllabic, although some surnames may have two or more syllables. For example, "Suzuki", "Tanaka", and "Yamamoto" are common Japanese surnames.
• The given name or namae is the component of a personal name that serves to individualize a person and distinguish him from other members of a group. The given name is placed after the surname. It can consist of one or more characters and can be carefully chosen to express special wishes or meanings. For example, "Hiroshi", "Yumi", and "Sakura" are common Japanese given names.
• The nickname or yobina or azana can be used, in some cases, in addition to the surname (surname) and given name (given name). This nickname can be given by family, friends or colleagues and is often used informally. It may be shorter or more familiar than the full given name. For example, if the full name is "Suzuki Taro", the nickname can be "Tarochan" or "Tarokun".

For example, for the unsplit Japanese name in Kanji 中松 義郎, the given name is 義郎 and 中松 the surname.