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My Favorite Names

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: Suffixes attached to names that Japanese people consider to be important

In Japan, you might encounter the situation that people use suffixes to attach to their names. We tend not to call someone’s name without suffixes unless she/he is your close friend or family member.

For instance, when you were introduced to Mr. Kenji Yamada at the first meeting, you wouldn’t say him ‘hi, how are you Kenji?” It seems friendly to some people but sounds like a bit impolite .
: Most common Okinawa family names

Have you been to Okinawa?
Okinawa is the most western part of Japan and has a population of 1.45 million. It is composed of 37 inhabited remote islands with magnificent nature. Many people from the Japanese mainland migrate to Okinawa for the amazing nature.
Also, it is a very popular holiday destination for Japanese people, as well as for weddings and honeymoons.
: “Seimei-Handan” – Fortunetelling based on your name

Choosing a favorite baby name can feel intimacy and affectionate. When parents name their children, they put a lot of thoughts and consideration into it.
: Cool Japanese last names

Today, let me introduce some cool last names that are loved globally. For each last name I’ve listed a few common kanji combinations and the kanji meanings.
: How creative and artistic Japanese naming can be

Would you be surprised if I said Japanese people can actually “create” names when they name their children? That’s the most extraordinary thing about naming in Japanese. Today, I want to tell you about how creative, even artistic, you can be in creating a Japanese first name.
: What’s in a Japanese name? Introduction to how Japanese names work

I’m very happy that you are interested in Japanese names. In this article I’ll tell you the basics of how they work. Japanese names are so unique and cool, and have many special features. I hope you’ll enjoy!

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