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Japanese Names
I Am Writing A Short Story, And Cannot For The Life Of Me Decide On A Name For The Main Character (Female, 16).
I Have Narrowed It Down To A Few That I Find Fairly Fitting. Which Do You Prefer? Kokoro
Hatsumiko
Kohaku
Michiru
Momoko
ShizuruThanks For Your Advice!! =]
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Kokoro is cute.
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IDK I like Mai better than all of these. It's common but cute.
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If it's meant for western readers think those names are too difficult for them to pronounce in their minds - how about something simpler like Akiko, Mariko, or Yuko?
My favourite is Akiko.
Of your list Michiru.
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GIRL: MomokoBOY: Hatsumiko
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Kokoro and Momoko are my favorites. I like Kohaku, but I prefer it on a boy.
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First, Please Do Not Type Like This. It Kinda Freaks Me Out. Thanks.Is this a modern story? The -ko ending is not popular in Japan right now (meaning, Momo is more likely than Momoko, and Hatsumi is more likely than Hatsumiko)I like Kokoro; the meaning is excellent. I also like Momo, but it reminds me of Peach Girl.
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I'm Sorry, It's Quite The Bad O.C.D. Tick Of Typing This Way.Well, Tell You The Truth, Popularity Isn't Really A Thing For Me.
I Don't Mind Popular Names, But I Do So Adore The -ko Snippet In Names.
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I just have to say I hope you are aren't writing your story like that.
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