The Japanese government has introduced new regulations to limit the use of unconventional and flashy “kirakira” baby names, such as “Pikachu,” “Pudding,” and “Nike.” These names, which often feature ...

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Government bans unconventional kanji pronunciations to dissuade parents from giving children quirky and individualistic names ...

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In short, 39 means “thank you.” But just how did the number 39 came to be associated with the term “thank you”? Japan’s Kanji ...

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