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Image by: Chainsaw-man comic 1© Tatsuki Fujimoto, SHUEISHA Inc.
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Chainsaw man is a manga series written and illustrated by Tatsuki Fujimoto. The story follows an unfortunate young man called Denji who lives with his devil pet Pochita. Denji and Pochita worked for the Yakuza as devil hunters but were still very poor that he even sold his organs to pay off his deceased father’s debt. One day, Denji and Pochita were attacked by the Yakuza who had made a deal with the Zombie devil to allow them to be more powerful. Both died at the scene but Pochita managed to revive by drinking Denji’s blood and replaced himself with Denji’s heart to save him. Denji made a comeback with Pochita’s chainsaw power and killed all the zombie devils. Interested in his power, Makima from the governmental devil hunter organization recruits Denji to join them. Denji decides to work with them to achieve his dream to live a normal life.
Image by: Chainsaw-man comic 1© Tatsuki Fujimoto, SHUEISHA Inc.
The Japanese title is also called Chainsaw man and it is written in Katakana as ‘チェンソーマン’ (Chen sō man) because they are English words.
In Japanese culture, names have significant meanings that are supposed to represent you as a person. Names can be expressed in hiragana, katakana, and kanji. Let’s find out the meanings of some names of characters in Chainsaw man.
Image by: Chainsaw-man comic 1 Ep 1© Tatsuki Fujimoto, SHUEISHA Inc.
Main character Denji is a half-human, half-demon who can turn into the chainsaw devil. Even though he works as an official devil hunter, he is also wanted by many independent hunters for his special heart. His name Denji is written in Katakana.
Image by: Chainsaw-man comic 1 Ep 1© Tatsuki Fujimoto, SHUEISHA Inc.
Pochita, the dog-like chainsaw devil, was saved by Denji when he was fatally injured. Since then he was the only friend and family of Denji. ‘Pochi’(ポチ) is a common name for pet dogs, and ‘Ta’(タ) is a common ending for boys’ names.
Image by: Chainsaw-man Comic 9 Ep 71© Tatsuki Fujimoto, SHUEISHA Inc.
Makima is a mysterious lady who works for the Public Safety Devil Hunter Organization. She acts calm and gentle but is also very manipulative. Her name is written in Katakana.
Image by: Chainsaw-man Comic 4 Ep 29© Tatsuki Fujimoto, SHUEISHA Inc.
Power is a Blood Fiend who was raised by Makima. She works for the Devil Hunter Organization and later became Denji’s buddy. Power is written in Katakana because it is an English word.
Image by: Chainsaw-man Comic 9 Ep 73© Tatsuki Fujimoto, SHUEISHA Inc.
Aki works under Makima’s special squad and he has contracts with the Curse Devil, the Future devil, and the Fox Devil. He is a strict and stoic person, however, he is very kind inside and cares deeply about his peers. ‘Haya’(早) means early, ‘Kawa’(川) is a river and ‘Aki’(アキ) is written in Katakana.
Here are some useful phrases from Chainsaw man that will help you along with your Japanese studies!
Image by: Chainsaw-man Comic 1 Ep 1© Tatsuki Fujimoto, SHUEISHA Inc.
Denji and Pochita were best friends who went through all the hard times together. ‘Futsu’(普通) means normal, ‘Kurashi’(暮らし) is life, ‘Shinu’(死ぬ) is to die. ‘Kata’(方) means side but when it is put with some words it becomes ‘the way to’.
Some examples are :
Kaku (書く) to write + Kata (方) = Kaki Kata (書き方) way to write
Iku (行く) to go + Kata (方) = Iki kata (行き方) way to go to
‘Shite Hoshii’(してほしい) means want you to do. ‘Ore’(俺) is a way that boys call themselves, ‘Yume’(夢) means dream, ‘Kanaeru’(叶える) means to achieve, and when you add ‘Kureyo’(くれよ) it will become ‘Kanaete kureyo’(叶えてくれよ) which means achieve for me.
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Please note that just because a name has been viewed more times does not mean it is a famous name in Japan.
What is Hiragana?
Hiragana is a syllabary used in written Japanese, which originated from the cursive style of Kanji.
What is Katakana?
Katakana is also a Japanese syllabary. Basically, the characters don't have any meaning by themselves, they only represent the sounds.
Japanese try to express the words came from foreign languages with the most similar sounds in Japanese using Katakana.
What is English Transcription?
English Transcription is a term used when translating Japanese names into English. It represents a romanised version of the name with the aim of reproducing the pronunciation as accurately as possible. English Transcription can also be used for name searches.
Japanese Style Nickname
In Japan, nicknames are commonly used to express familiarity and affection. Here are key features and contexts:
Shortened Forms: Names are often shortened for ease and intimacy, such as 'Yuki' from 'Yukiko' or 'Taka' from 'Takashi'.
Suffixes: Terms like 'chan' for girls and 'kun' for boys are added to names among close friends and family. However, 'chan' can also be used for boys during childhood. Additionally, among adults who are very close, like best friends, 'chan' may still be used to convey affection and familiarity. More Details
Usage and Cultural Aspects: Nicknames are typically used in informal settings among friends, family, or close colleagues, and are not suitable for formal or professional environments. The use of a nickname suggests a degree of intimacy and should reflect the nature of the relationship. Young people often demonstrate creativity in their social interactions by crafting unique nicknames.
Note: In Japanese, the long vowel sound is indicated by a special character called a "chōonpu" (長音符), which looks like a horizontal dash (ー). This character serves to extend the duration of the vowel sound immediately preceding it. For instance, in the name "あーちゃん" (A-chan), the "あ" (A) is extended, producing a prolonged "ah" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."
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The more households there are, the more famous and common the surname is.
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