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Here's a breakdown of some prominent Doraemon characters' Japanese names and their meanings:
Doraemon (ドラえもん): "Dora" likely comes from "dora neko" (stray cat), referencing his robotic cat origins. "Emon" is a common suffix for male names with a slightly old-fashioned feel.
Nobita Nobi (野比 のび太): "Nobita" (野比) doesn't have a specific meaning, but "Nobi" (のび) can mean "to stretch" or "to extend," possibly hinting at his desire for improvement. "太 (ta)" means "big" or "large."
Shizuka Minamoto (静香 源静香): "Shizuka" (静香) means "quiet" or "peaceful," reflecting her gentle personality. "Minamoto" (源) is a common Japanese surname.
Takeshi Goda (剛田 たけし): "Takeshi" (たけし) means "strong" or "sturdy," matching his tough exterior. "Goda" (剛田) combines kanji meaning "strong" and "rice field."
Suneo Honekawa (骨川 スネ夫): "Suneo" (スネ夫) doesn't have a direct meaning, but some speculate it could be a play on the word "sune" (脛) meaning "shin." "Honekawa" (骨川) combines kanji for "bone" and "river."
Dorami (ドラミ): Similar to Doraemon's name, "Dorami" uses "Dora" and has "mi" (美) added, meaning "beautiful."
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