Question from a reader:
Is it true that people with last names starting with the vowel ‘a’, like Matsumoto Hitoshi, Nakai Masahiro, and Takahira Kuruma, tend to make more mistakes? I’m curious about this.
The Relationship Between Last Names and Mistakes? An Interesting Thought
Recently, while chatting with friends, an intriguing topic came up: “Do people with last names starting with
the vowel ‘a’, like Matsumoto Hitoshi, Nakai Masahiro, and Takahira Kuruma, tend to make more mistakes?” It’s quite a fascinating question. As a fan of comedy, I find myself drawn to such ideas. I feel like there’s something common among those with last names like Saito Shinji and Watanabe Ken. Perhaps they often have mishaps just for the sake of humor? Of course, the frequency of mistakes isn’t limited to last names alone, but viewing it from this perspective is certainly entertaining.
Let’s Pay Attention to the Kanji of Last Names
As my friend pointed out, there are many people with last names other than ‘a’ who also have their fair share of blunders, such as Mizuhara Ippei, Miyasaka Hiroyuki, and Tegoshi Yuya. If we consider the probability of mistakes, it might actually be more accurate to look at those whose last names start with kanji. For instance, one of my friends has the last name “Tanaka,” and he’s always causing some sort of mishap. Listening to his stories truly makes me laugh. I’m also curious about which vowel is most common among last names. Is it mostly ‘a’, or are there other dominant vowels? Maybe I’ll do a little research on that soon.
Let’s Share Our Mistake Stories
I have my own share of blunder stories, and one that stands out happened when I was asked to give a speech at a friend’s wedding. I was so nervous that I ended up mispronouncing a name. As the venue fell silent for a moment, I blurted out, “This is my special talent!” which unexpectedly got a good laugh. It was truly a bizarre moment. With that said, I’d love to hear your mistake stories or funny experiences! Whether related to last names or just amusing anecdotes, feel free to share in the comments!
