Japanese Kanji and Kid’s Names in “Assassination Classroom”
Have you ever heard a Japanese word "キラキラネーム(kirakira-name)"? That is a new Japanese word that was born in last 2 decades. If I translate "キラキラネーム" somehow, I'll say "Twinkling Names". Kirakira-names are unusual names like crazy unique word or abnormal pronunciation. And naming kid a Kirakira-name was a trend for a while.(not much anymore!) Kirakira Names in "Assassination Classroom" The popular Japanese anime "Assassination Classroom" is known for showing this new generation culture "Kirakira Names". 木村 正義 Kimura Jasuthisu (Justice Kimura) The Japanese kanji "正義" means "Justice" in ENGLISH. However, usual Japanese pronunciation choices are only "Seigi (justice)" and "Masayoshi". Masayoshi is very normal way to pronounce "正義" as boy's name. Jasuthisu doesn't…