Question from Readers:
How rare are Japanese people with surnames or given names that consist of six or more kanji characters? I would appreciate it if you could provide specific examples.
Recently, while chatting with friends, we got excited discussing how there really are so many variations in Japanese names. I
Reader’s Question:
I believe that Japanese names with six or more kanji characters are rare, but how many actually exist? For example, there are real people like Wakuda Mayuko, but I’m curious about what other names are out there. Also, I thought of a fictional character named Sandai-gawa Kentaro; how are such names generally perceived?
When thinking
Question from Readers:
Does anyone know how the name of Minomonta was decided?
Recently, I came across a question about the origin of Minomonta’s name, and it led to a little discovery. Did you know that his stage name actually comes from his real name, “Minorikawa”? I had a vague idea that “Mino” was an
Question from a reader:
I heard that Koayabu-san has been frequently asked about the reading of his name, “Kazu-toyo,” and finds it quite troublesome. He mentioned on television that children should have names that they can read. However, names like Hamada-san’s and Takefusa Kubo’s are also difficult; why does Koayabu-san seem to be the only one complaining?
