29 What is a kirakira name?

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70 min

Comedy & Entertainment

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On this episode of Ichimon Japan we ask: What is a kirakira name? <h2 style="text-align: center;">Topics Discussed </h2> <ul> <li>What a so-called kirakira nēmu is</li> <li>What kirakira means</li> <li>Five of the most difficult to read "kirakira names"</li> <li>The fact that many Japanese people seem to be unaware that Winnie the Pooh's name is Winnie and not Pooh</li> <li>The famous 1993 case of a baby who almost got named Akuma and the controversy that surrounded it</li> <li>The story of the boy named Ōjisama and how he changed his name</li> <li>How you legally change your name in Japan</li> <li>The difficulties that people with kirakira names might face in daily life</li> <li>The well known rakugo story of Jugemu</li> <li>The original much darker version of the story of Jugemu</li> <li>What shiwashiwa nēmu are</li> <li>Examples of shiwashiwa names</li> <li>The recent popularity of old-fashioned "classic" Japanese first names in Japan</li> <li>Restrictions on baby names in other countries such as the U.K., Germany, and Iceland</li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;">Support on Patreon </h2> If you enjoy Ichimon Japan and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to Japanese Plus Alpha, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy Japanese Plus Alpha. And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance! <ul> <li><a href="https://www.pa

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