In this episode, Miku from Miku Real Japanese and I talk about the meanings behind our names—why Miku’s name means “Beautiful Christmas,” and what Sayuri’s “Small Lily” means.
We also explore how names are chosen in Japan: kanji meanings, stroke count, gender-neutral trends, and even “kirakira names.”
What’s the story behind your name?
🎧 Full transcript, video, and more: https://sayurisaying.com
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