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1. Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 21:01:34 UTC Bernie

   Both the lead characters in Dennō Coil are named Yūko (ゆうこ), but their names are spelled with different kanji.

   #anime #dennoucoil #cyberpunk

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 21:11:34 UTC Bernie

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     Yūko Okonogi's name is spelled 優子, with the same kanji of 優しい (yasashii) = kind or gentle.

     Her nickname uses this alternate reading of 優, turning Yūko in to Yasako.

     #anime #japanese #kanji #dennoucoil

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 21:19:41 UTC Bernie

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     Yūko Amasawa is spelled 勇子, using the character for 勇ましい (isamashii) = bravery, courage.

     https://jisho.org/word/%E5%8B%87%E3%81%BE%E3%81%97%E3%81%84

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 21:30:15 UTC Bernie

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     And so, Yasako's friend Fumie tries to nickname her "Isako" = brave girl.

     #anime #japanese #dennoucoil

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 22:04:48 UTC Bernie

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     勇子 is unamused by Fumie's clever pun, but the nickname "Isako" sticks.

     #dennoucoil #anime #japanese

   • Bernie (codewiz@mstdn.io)'s status on Sunday, 11-Dec-2022 22:15:44 UTC Bernie

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     It's common for the names of #anime characters to contain subtle references to their personality or their role.

     Though most of these are lost in translation...

     #anime #dennoucoil #japanese