Chikashi m JapaneseFrom classical adjective 近し/親し
(chikashi) meaning "near, close; friendly, intimate," also written as 愛 meaning "beloved, dear(est)," 隣 meaning "neighbouring," both related to the aforementioned adjective, or 誓 meaning "oath, vow." These kanji, along with 力 meaning "strength, power," can be combined with a
shi kanji, like 志 meaning "will, aim, goal" or 士 meaning "samurai."