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HelpRe: Kenji
in reply to a message by m4yb3_daijirou
I adore Kenji. I don't find it "typical" at all, because I'm not Japanese and not involved in that culture at all. Is it typical in terms of like, movies? It's just super adorable in my mind. Like a really sweet pet name for a Ken. Like Benji, but Kenny-er.
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Ew....Chloe
LOL. :)
I don't think you're "ew" at all.
LOL. :)
I don't think you're "ew" at all.
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LOL, you're so sweet, thank you!
Yeah I JUST noticed the amusing "ew chloe" potential of my username, after what, like eight years of having it? I'm such a simple creature.
Yeah I JUST noticed the amusing "ew chloe" potential of my username, after what, like eight years of having it? I'm such a simple creature.
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Where I work, we supervisors often are required to put our initials in the chat, when directing an agent to transfer a call, or giving permission to issue a full refund, as the agents have to notate it. One guy's initials are EEW, and I give a little snort every time I see them. I think his parents should have been more initial-conscious.
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Is it typical in terms of like, movies?
Well...sort of, but it's more than just movies though. The fact that it's used quite a lot in movies, animation and TV programs (especially in other countries) is enough for me to see it as typical in my eyes, even though, it may not be as popular in Japan as some people think (and no, that doesn't include children born in other countries from Japanese parents).
For instance, looking at http://www.meijiyasuda.co.jp/enjoy/ranking/year_men/boy.html, there isn't a single Kenji in the top 10 over the course of the century. Looking at http://www.namaejiten.com/, if you combine some of the kanji that make up Kenji (and others), you would get an estimate of around 1,600-1,800 babies in 1989 compared to around 6,000-6,250 babies with the kanji for Shota (and others) in the same year.
Well...sort of, but it's more than just movies though. The fact that it's used quite a lot in movies, animation and TV programs (especially in other countries) is enough for me to see it as typical in my eyes, even though, it may not be as popular in Japan as some people think (and no, that doesn't include children born in other countries from Japanese parents).
For instance, looking at http://www.meijiyasuda.co.jp/enjoy/ranking/year_men/boy.html, there isn't a single Kenji in the top 10 over the course of the century. Looking at http://www.namaejiten.com/, if you combine some of the kanji that make up Kenji (and others), you would get an estimate of around 1,600-1,800 babies in 1989 compared to around 6,000-6,250 babies with the kanji for Shota (and others) in the same year.
This message was edited 6/22/2015, 9:32 AM
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