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10. Japanese names
If Japanese writing is complicated (see 4. The Japanese writing system ) then
Japanese names and their writing are even more complicated. Even the
correct way to say `I' and `you' is fraught (see 10.1. What are the personal pronouns of Japanese? ).
Reading a Japanese name can sometimes be impossible (see
10.2. How can I read a Japanese name? ). However the FAQ also includes a guide to
understanding the Japanese naming system in 10.3. How do Japanese names work? . For
those who are thinking of bilingual names for babies or those who are
just curious there is also 10.4. What personal names are the same in Japanese and other languages?
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