Download or read book Japan s Name Culture written by Herbert E. Plutschow and published by Psychology Press. This book was released on 1995 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the first comprehensive study in English of Japanese names - their history and evolution, and ontological implications. Its main purpose is to understand the development of the nomenclature in its religious (animistic) and socio-political contexts. We learn, for example, how belief in the animistic-symbolic property of names developed into extensive taboos and, in connection with these taboos, into the custom of revealing names in case of marriage or territorial surrender. Whereas private (religious) use of surnames was tolerated, commoners without public functions were prohibited from public use of surnames. In the Meiji period (1868-1912), on the other hand, the government enforced the universal registry of surnames to conform with its policy of universal conscription, education, taxation and the postal service. The book will be of particular interest to students of Japan and Japanese nomenclature. It will also appeal to the general reader drawn to learning more about Japan by looking at its history, religion and culture through the names of its people.

Download or read book Name Construction in Medi val Japan written by Solveig Throndardottir and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-12 with total page 490 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to premodern Japanese naming practices. Introduces several types of given name, kinship names, and names in religion. Covers name elements, name structure, and naming practices along with with their political and social context. Includes a large indexed compendium of premodern Japanese names with their meanings and appropriate ideograms.

Download or read book Write Your Name in Kanji written by Nobuo Sato and published by Tuttle Publishing. This book was released on 1996 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bringing East and West together, this is the first book that makes it possible to add the mystery of the Orient to English names.

Download or read book Name Construction in Medieval Japan written by Solveig Throndardottir and published by . This book was released on 2003-09-01 with total page 478 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines Japanese names from earliest records to the close of the medieval period in 1600. Like ancient Greek or Latin names or Arabic names, ancient and medieval Japanese names express the social role of the individual in Japanese society. Name Construction in Medieval Japan is based on Japanese language onomastic references, medieval literature, and iconographic data. The role of kanji in Japanese names is emphasized, and name elements are organized thematically to allow historical reenactors to create original appropriate Japanese names. The main text and accompanying notes offer an explanation for the origin and social role of formal names, common use names, clan names, and names in religion.

Download or read book The Mikado s Empire book 1 History of Japan from 660 B C to 1872 A D written by William Elliot Griffis and published by . This book was released on 1913 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Genealogist s Guide to Japanese Names written by Connie Ellefson and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-12-14 with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Genealogists understand the value of a name and all the family history information names can provide. Now you can learn more about the Japanese names in your family tree with this comprehensive guide. Discover the meaning of popular Japanese names.You’ll also find: • Japanese naming patterns and traditions • Japanese emigration patterns • A pronunciation guide

Download or read book Best Japanese Names written by Atina Amrahs and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It is a very difficult task for parents to keep children's name. They want their child's name to be unique and extraordinary. For this, they start preparing even before the baby is born. They try to find new names from many sources. But now you do not have to wander around here. This book contains all the names that you are looking for. So what's the matter of late, find the simple, beautiful and best name for your child today.

Download or read book Japanese Names written by Patrick Geoffrey O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Japanese Names and How to Read Them written by H. Inada and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-16 with total page 728 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Long established as the standard reference tool for the identification of Japanese names on works of art, and is therefore essential for collectors, galleries, auction-houses, restorers and students. A reprint of the first (1923) edition.

Download or read book Japanese Names for Babies written by Aiko Nishi Uwate and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The World Turned Upside Down written by Pierre Souyri and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2001 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This unique synthetic history of Japan's "middle ages" is a remarkable portrait of a complex period in the evolution of Japan. Using a wide variety of sources--ranging from legal and historical texts to artistic and literary examples--to form a detailed overview of medieval Japanese society, Souyri demonstrates the interconnected nature of medieval Japanese culture while providing an animated account of the era's religious, intellectual, and literary practices.

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Download or read book The Name of the Flower written by Kuniko Mukoda and published by Stone Bridge Press, Inc.. This book was released on 1998-07-01 with total page 156 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mukoda's wonderful stories vividly present the strengths and sorrows of modern Japanese women.--Gail Tsukiyama "Superbly rendered into English."--Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Japanese Names written by Clay Boutwell and published by Kotoba Inc. This book was released on 2023-04-12 with total page 86 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to make Japanese friends? Having a thorough understanding of names will help. Want to enjoy Japanese movies, TV, or novels? If this fits your description, this book is for you. FEATURES * Learn the most common 100 family names today * Over a hundred given names (male and female) * Master the most common kanji and the most common readings found in Japanese names * Download Anki decks, sound files, and worksheets for no extra charge. Dedicating time to learning names might not seem as "cool" or enjoyable as mastering slang or Japanese proverbs, but a strong foundation in Japanese names will significantly enhance your understanding. Japanese dramas and novels often introduce names without any consideration (or mercy!) for language learners, which can be frustrating. If you can't comprehend character names, it can dampen your enjoyment and leave you feeling lost, even if you understand most of the dialogue. Surprisingly, not many textbooks or courses devote substantial attention to names, despite being a crucial aspect of achieving true linguistic and cultural fluency. This book aims to change that once and for all by thoroughly studying the top 100 family and over a hundred given names (male and female) through kanji studies, worksheets, and Anki flashcard decks (see the last page for the download link).

Download or read book Japanese Names written by P.G. O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 1979 with total page 359 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book An Historical Grammar of Japanese written by Sir George Bailey Sansom and published by . This book was released on 1928 with total page 372 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book This Japanese Life written by Eryk Salvaggio and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2013-07-25 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most books about Japan will tell you how to use chopsticks and say "konnichiwa!" Few honestly tackle the existential angst of living in a radically foreign culture. The author, a three-year resident and researcher of Japan, tackles the thousand tiny uncertainties of living abroad. -- Adapted from back cover