2023-09-30 10:02
Hi, Junko from Japan here! The name “Uraume” in Jujutsu Kaisen is crafted from the Kanji characters URA and UME. These characters translate to “back” and “Japan… Read More
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A native Japanese explains the meanings of your favorite Japanese anime characters! Demon Slayaer, Jujutsu Kaisen, NARUTO, My Hero Academia and things like that. You can enjoy Japanese anime more with my blog posts!
2023-09-26 08:33
Hi, Junko from Japan here! The kanji characters in Kashimo’s name stand for deer, purple, and cloud. While that might not make immediate sense, the name is actually packed with words r… Read More
2023-08-16 09:01
Welcome to the captivating world of Naruto character names! In the popular anime and manga series “Naruto,” the names of characters hold unique meanings and cultural insights. Th… Read More
2023-08-15 08:42
Greeting, Junko from Japan here! Welcome to the world of Japanese names, handpicked by a native Japanese speaker. This collection offers authentic, beautiful, and meaningful Japanese names… Read More
2023-08-13 08:01
Hello, Junko from Japan here! Ryomen Sukuna, a figure believed to have truly existed in ancient Japan, holds the terrifying title of “King of Curses” in the world of “Jujut… Read More
2023-08-12 19:51
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Embark on a journey to understand Gojo Satoru, a central figure in the anime series ‘Jujutsu Kaisen.’ This comprehensive guide sheds light on Goj… Read More
2023-08-03 04:42
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Today, I’ll explain how to say “shadow” in Japanese. In the Japanese language, “shadow” is translated as “KAGE”. Both &ld&hell…Read More
2023-07-20 12:12
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Today I’ll share you with the perfect profile and insight about FUSHIGURO TOJI, the father of Fushiguro Megumi, and the strongest physically gifted man… Read More
2023-07-19 11:51
Hello there, it’s Junko from Japan! Today, I’m excited to share with you a fascinating topic: Japanese names that carry the essence of the DIVINE. In Japanese, the word for divin… Read More
2023-06-18 13:22
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Are you wondering if the Japanese name MEI is good or bad? Then you’re now in good hands! As a native Japanese speaker, I’ll fully explain what t… Read More
2023-06-11 11:02
Hi, Junko from Japan here! While naming trends for children may change over time, traditional names have been consistently popular across generations. In this post, I’ll share you with… Read More
2023-05-30 07:00
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Night says YORU in Japanese. It’s a misterious word and symbol, but not quite good for a name. In fact, it’s hard to find Japanese names that mean &ldq&hell…Read More
2023-05-26 17:50
Hi there, this is Junko from Japan! If you’re looking for baby names regarding ocean or sea, how about the ones with Japanese origins? Here I share you with beautiful 8 names that mean… Read More
2023-05-23 16:52
Hi, this is Junko from Japan! Are you looking for baby girl names with the meaning of “gift of god”? In this post, I’ll share with you some Japanese names with beautiful so… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Looking for an amazing name for your new Japanese Akita companion? When it comes to Akita dogs, a faithful dog Hachi is famous, and you must know him or watch the… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hello, it’s Junko from Japan! Who is Yoriichi in Demon Slayer? He’s the founder of Sun Breathing and the only Demon Slayer swordsman who cornered Kibutsuji Muzan. Here I share de… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hi there, Junko from Japan here! How strong is Tokito Muichiro? I’ll share some interesting information about his strength among the 9 Hashira members! According to the extra page in a… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Who is Muzan’s favorite demon? I’ll share 5 demons Muzan values based on the information from the official Demon Slayer fan books! Kokushibo The oldest… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Zenitsu fights Kaigaku in chapters 143 to 146 in the original manga version of Demon Slayer. It’s printed in a comic book vol. 17. Here are summaries for eac… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hi there, Junko from Japan here! Why does Genya use a gun instead of a Nichirin sword? Genya has a gun since he doesn’t have the aptitude for a Demon Slayer swordsmen. Even if he holds… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! What does Jiraiya’s headband say? The Kanji symbol on his headband reads ABURA or YU, meaning “oil” in Japanese. There’s no hidden vi… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Does Kocho Shinobu die in Demon Slayer? Yes, unfortunately, Shinobu dies at the end part of the story. Shinobu’s Death: How Did She Die? Shinobu got ki… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Is Yuta in Jujutsu Kaisen related to Gojo? Yes, he is! Okkotsu Yuta and Gojo Satoru are distant relatives though they have different family names. Yuta Is a… Read More
2023-05-20 15:52
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Mist Breathing says KASUMI NO KOKYU in Japanese. In this post, I’ll share the original Japanese words and meanings of all 7 forms in Mist Breathing technique… Read More
2023-04-19 17:02
Hi there, Junko from Japan here! Does Shinazugawa Genya die in Demon Slayer? The answer is yes, but it’s not in the Swordsmith Village arc but at the very end of the story. How Does Ge… Read More
2023-04-18 03:54
Kanji and meanings of LIMITLESS Hi, everyone! This is Junko. Gojo Satoru’s “Limitless” originally says MUKAGEN JUJUTSU in Japanese. I’ll explain what each kanji lette… Read More
2023-04-18 03:54
Hi there, Junko from Japan here! After the Fourth Shinobi World War, Naruto got back his lost arm, but Sasuke did NOT. Why didn’t Sasuke get his arm fixed even though it was possible?… Read More
2023-04-17 15:31
Hi there, Junko from Japan here! What is Chakra in NARTO? In the NARUTO world, Chakra is the energy for using Ninja techniques, which is consumed like MP in RPG video games. Chakra Made from… Read More
2023-04-17 15:31
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. The name NARUTO, the main character of NARUTO, comes from Japanese food. Seeing is believing. Here’s the NARUTO! What Does NARUTO Mean in Japanese? Foc… Read More
2023-04-15 14:20
Ryomen Sukuna in Japanese Kanji Sukuna in Jujutsu Kaisen’s full name is RYOMEN SUKUNA. It comes from a Japanese demon in an old myth. The strongest and the evilest sorcerer, Ryomen Suk… Read More
2023-04-15 14:20
Real Sukuna in Japanese History and Mythology It seems that Jujutsu Kaisen’s Sukuna was formed by assembling a small part of each myth together. Was real Ryomen Sukuna the king of the… Read More
2023-04-15 14:20
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Why does Sukuna look like Itadori? They look almost the same. As for their appearances, Sukuna resembles Itadori simply because he uses Itadori Yuji’s… Read More
2023-04-15 14:20
Hi there, Junko from Japan here! Why do Jujutsu sorcerers such as Gojo Satoru and Nanami Kento wear sunglasses? They don’t wear glasses for fashion but cover their eyes for a reason. G… Read More
2023-04-15 14:20
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. I’ll tell you about Gojo Satoru’s childhood and past today! When Was Gojo Satoru Born? The birthday of Gojo Satoru is Novermber 7th in 1989. He&r&hell…Read More
2023-04-15 14:20
Hi there, it’s Junko from Japan! What did Gojo say to Geto before he died? I guess it’s “You’re my only best friend.” Are you wondering why? Here are some reaso… Read More
2023-04-14 13:55
Hi, Junko from Japan here! The name YUSHIRO in Demon Slayer means “heal”, “chronicle”, and “man.” Since each Kanji symbol has several meanings and can be… Read More
2023-04-14 13:55
Hi, Junko from Japan here! The name TAMAYO in Demon Slayer means “pearl” and “world” in Japanese Kanji letters. I’ll explain what each symbol stands for. TAMA =… Read More
2023-04-14 13:55
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Who is Lady Tamayo in Demon Slayer? Tamayo is an exceptional demon who has been freed from Muzan’s curse and aimed to destroy Muzan. She has advanced medical… Read More
2023-04-14 01:42
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. What does Gaara’s tattoo mean? A Kanji symbol on Gaara’s forehead reads AI and means “love” in Japanese. This “love” symb… Read More
2023-04-13 13:36
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! The word JUJUTSU KAISEN is translated as Sorcery Fight in English. Of course, it’s right. But we have no KAISEN word with this combination of Kanji let… Read More
2023-04-13 13:36
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. One of the Gojo’s cursed techniques in Jujutsu Kaisen, Hollow Purple says KYOSHIKI MURASAKI in Japanese. The word MURASAKI stands for “purple.&rd&hell…Read More
2023-04-13 13:36
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Midoriya Izuku in My Hero Academia is called DEKU. What does DEKU mean in Japanese? The word DEKU is an abbreviation of the Japanese word DEKUNOBO which means &ldq&hell…Read More
2023-04-12 13:11
Hi, Junko from Japan here! The name of ZENITSU in Demon Slayer means “goodness” and “run fast.” In this post, I’ll explain the meaning of each Kanji symbol in h… Read More
2023-04-12 13:11
Hi there, Junko from Japan here! Does Zenitsu have a brother? No, he doesn’t have any blood-related family. Zenitsu was an abandoned child and was all alone. But he has a senior appren… Read More
2023-04-11 12:52
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. The strongest warrior in the Demon Slayer Corps, HIMEJIMA GYOMEI. His name is extraordinary. But when you see Kanji symbols in his name, you’ll notice… Read More
2023-04-11 12:52
Hi, Junko from Japan here! What’s the transparent world in Demon Slayer? It’s a kind of special ability that allows a person to see through others’ bodies. When you see liv… Read More
2023-04-11 12:52
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! The Love Hashira, Kanroji Mitsuri died at the final battle against Muzan. How did she meet her death? In this post, I’ll share what happened to Mitsuri… Read More
2023-04-10 12:30
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. A Kanji symbol on the back of the Demon Slayer Corps uniform reads METSU and means “annihilate” and “destroy” in Japanese. Here&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-04-09 11:01
Hi there, it’s Junko from Japan! Why doesn’t Akaza eat women? He even doesn’t kill any women. The detailed reason wasn’t revealed in Demon Slayer episodes, but I gues… Read More
2023-04-09 11:01
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Akaza killed himself when he fought Tanjiro and Giyu at the Mugen castle. Why did he kill himself? The answer lies in his sorrowful past. In the battle at the Muge… Read More
2023-04-07 22:20
In JJK, Toge uses the word “bonito flakes” as NO, and “salmon” as YES. It’s a kind of secret codes only Toge uses. Why Does Toge Say Only Bonito Flakes or Salmo… Read More
2023-04-07 10:03
Hi there, it’s Junko from Japan! Who does Zenitsu marry in Demon Slayer? The answer is Nezuko. Zenitsu and Nezuko married after the final battle against Muzan. In this post, I’ll… Read More
2023-04-06 08:50
Hi there, it’s Junko from Japan! Are you looking for cool Japanese names that mean star? Countless words stand for stars in the Japanese language. But honestly, only a few deserve name… Read More
2023-04-06 08:50
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! The word LOVE is truly beautiful. Love says AI in Japanese, and the Kanji symbol for Love is one of the most common and popular ones for Japanese names, espe… Read More
2023-04-06 08:50
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Kibutsuji Muzan and Ubuyashiki Kagaya are from the same family. That’s why Muzan and Kagaya look very similar to each other. According to Mr. Gotoge, … Read More
2023-04-05 08:32
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Yoriichi’S sword has a Kanji symbol, and it reads METSU which is the same word as the METSU written on a uniform of the Demon Slayer Corps. Here’… Read More
2023-04-05 08:32
Hi, Junko from Japan here! How did Tsugikuni Yoriichi die? He died with old age in the middle of the battle against Kokushibo. Yoriichi’s Death When Yoriichi was in his 80s, he came ac… Read More
2023-04-04 20:22
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. Are you looking for popular Japanese names that mean shadow? A Japanese word for shadow is KAGE. But honestly, the name KAGE is not common for a baby boy or… Read More
2023-04-04 20:22
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. Are you looking for unique Japanese names? In this post, I’ll introduce you to Japanese beautiful names that mean “snow.” They would be a p… Read More
2023-04-04 20:22
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. Are you looking for beautiful Japanese giral names meaning flowers? If so, you’ve come to the right place! Flower names are very common and popular for… Read More
2023-04-04 20:22
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Moon says TSUKI in Japanese. Other than TSUKI, the Kanji symbol for the moon can be read as GETSU, GATSU, and ZUKI. But I don’t recommend using them directly… Read More
2023-04-04 20:22
Hi, it’s Junko. Tokito Muichiro in Demon Slayer’s name means “time”, “transparent”, and “nothing” in Japanese Kanji characters. I’ll exp… Read More
2023-04-04 20:22
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! What does Tanjiro say when using the Water Breathing? The answer is MIZU NO KOKYU. MIZU = waterNO = ofKOKYU = breathing The word KOKYU consists of two Kanji… Read More
2023-04-04 20:22
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Moon Breathing is a distinctive Breathing Style developed by KOKUSHIBO, the Upper Rank One of the Twelve Kizuki. There’s no Demon Slayer swordsmen who uses M… Read More
2023-04-04 20:22
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. “Sacred treasure swing and ring” is a magic spell Fushiguro Megumi chanted when summoning YATUKA NO TSURUGI IKAI SHINSHO MAKORA (eight-handled sw… Read More
2023-04-04 20:22
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. Ryomen Sukuna’s Domain Expansion technique, Malevolent Shrine says FUKUMA MIZUSHI in Japanese. In short, FUKUMA means “demons are lurking”… Read More
2023-04-04 08:14
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. In this post, I’ll explain the meaning of Kocho Shinobu in Demon Slayer. You’ll learn what her full name means in Japanese! What Does SHINOBU Mea… Read More
2023-04-04 08:14
Hi there, it’s Junko from Japan! Why did Doma become a demon, and how? Doma became a demon when he was 20 years old. He met Kibutsuji Muzan and admired him as a true god. So he asked M… Read More
2023-04-02 19:40
Megumi’s Mother Fushiguro Megumi’s mom is already dead. She died soon after she gave birth to Megumi. Her name and the cause of death are all unknown, but you can see her appeara… Read More
2023-04-02 19:40
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan. Six Eyes of Gojo Satoru are called RIKUGAN in the original Japanese word. RIKU = sixGAN = eye In Jujutsu Kaisen, RIKUGAN is special eyes that can see through… Read More
2023-04-02 19:40
Hi, this is Junko! Don’t you think it’s cool Gojo Satoru makes a hand sign when casting the Unlimited Void? It seems the hand signs of the Domain Expansion have its origin in Bud… Read More
2023-04-02 19:40
Hi there, it’s Junko from Japan! Can Gojo Satoru teleport? YES, he can. His cursed technique, The Limitless allows him to control the space and makes it possible to teleport. In this p… Read More
2023-04-02 19:40
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Who are the 4 special grade sorcerers in Jujutsu Kaisen? It’s Gojo Satoru, Geto Suguru, Tsukumo Yuki, and Okkotsu Yuta. The condition required to become the… Read More
2023-04-02 07:20
Hi there, Junko from Japan here! Tanjiro’s family was killed by a demon, but who was it? It was revealed to be Kibutsuji Muzan in the very last part of Demon Slayer episodes. Muzan vis… Read More
2023-03-31 15:20
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Does TANJIRO die at the end of Demon Slayer? YES, he does. But at the same time, I can say NO too. Because Tanjiro died once, then was revived as a demon, and fina… Read More
2023-03-29 14:41
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Who does Tanjiro Marry? His future wife is TSUYURI KANAO. We can know that the final episode of Demon Slayer manga edition. In the last episode, the descendants of… Read More
2023-03-28 14:20
The Meaning of CHUNTARO in Japanese Hi there, it’s Junko from Japan! What’s the meaning of Zenitsu’s sparrow, CHUNTARO? CHUN is a common onomatopoeia for sparrows in Japan… Read More
2023-03-27 14:00
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! The word HASHIRA means “pillar” in Japanese. In Demon Slayer, Hashira is a title for the highest-ranked swordsman in the Demon Slayer Corps. But… Read More
2023-03-26 13:40
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Why did TOMIOKA GIYU cut his hair at the end of Demon Slayer? The reason why Giyu cut his hair short isn’t mentioned in the episodes. But I guess it’s… Read More
2023-03-26 13:40
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Why is HIMEJIMA GYOMEI always crying? The reason is simple. Gyomei is so SENSITIVE that he’s easily moved to tears. It’s official information pro… Read More
2023-03-26 01:30
Hi, Junko from Japan here! KIBUTSUJI MUZAN is the first demon and the origin of all the demons in Demon Slayer. How did Muzan become a demon? The key lies in AOI HIGANBANA, meaning “bl… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Does Tanjiro become a HASHIRA in Demon Slayer? Let me get straight to the point. Tanjiro doesn’t become a Hashira. It seems his level is very close to the Ha… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, Junko from Japan here! The word MUZAN means “cruel” or “pathetic” in Japanese. Also, it represents someone who violates the Buddhism precepts and never reflects t… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Is YORIICHI related to TANJIRO in Demon Slayer? No, he isn’t. Yoriichi looks like Tanjiro, but they don’t have any blood relation. Originally, Yo… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Nezuko couldn’t go in the sun until she conquered sunlight in the swordsmith village arc of Demon Slayer. At the end part of the swordsmith village arc, she… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, It’s Junko from Japan. Does Nezuko ever eat a human? The answer is NO. She has never eaten a single human. Then what does Nezuko eat? The answer is that she doesn’t have any… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Who turned Nezuko into a demon? It’s KIBUTSUJI MUZAN. When Nezuko became a human and recovered her memory, the fact has come out that the one who killed the… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, Junko from Japan here! Does KAMADO NEZUKO turn back into a human again? The answer is YES. She’ll become human at the very end of the Demon Slayer episodes. How Does Nezuko Become… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! Why does Nezuko have a bamboo muzzle? It’s Tomioka Giyu who set a muzzle in her mouth to prevent her from attacking and eating humans. Does Bamboo Have… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, it’s Junko from Japan! SHINAZUGAWA GENYA in Demon Slayer eats demons. Why does Genya eat demons? The reason is simply to destroy demons. Genya can’t use the Total Concentrati… Read More
2023-03-25 01:10
Hi, Junko from Japan here! As you know, Tanjiro’s head is SO HARD. Why is his head so hard? According to the official Demon Slayer fan book issued in Japan, Tanjiro inherited his hard… Read More
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