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Here's a list of some iconic Mobile Suit Gundam characters with their Japanese and English names:
Amuro Ray (アムロ・レイ)
Char Aznable (シャア・アズナブル)
Sayla Mass (セイラ・マス)
Fraw Bow (フラウ・ボゥ)
Bright Noa (ブライト・ノア)
Kai Shiden (カイ・シデン)
Ryu Jose (リュウ・ジョセイ)
Hayato Kobayashi (ハヤト・コバヤシ)
Degwin Sodo Zabi (デギン・ソド・ザビ)
Gihren Zabi (ギレン・ザビ)
Kycilia Zabi (キシリア・ザビ)
Dozle Zabi (ドズル・ザビ)
Garma Zabi (ガルマ・ザビ)
M'Quve (マクベ)
Shiro Amada (アムロ・レイ) (Another name for Amuro Ray)
Kamille Bidan (カミーユ・ビダン)
Judau Ashta (ジュドー・アッシュタ)
Setsuna F. Seiei (刹那・F・セイエイ) (From Gundam 00)
Tieria Erde (ティエリア・ Erde) (From Gundam 00)
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Here's a list of some popular One-Punch Man characters with their Japanese names and their meanings:
Saitama (サイタマ): "Saitama" is a prefecture in Japan, but the name itself doesn't have a specific meaning.
Genos (ジェノス): "Genos" likely comes from the Greek word "genos" meaning "race" or "kind," possibly hinting at his cyborg nature.
Tatsumaki (タツマキ): "Tatsumaki" means "tornado" or "whirlwind," reflecting her psychic powers.
Bang (バング): "Bang" is a simple onomatopoeia for a loud sound, perhaps referencing his martial arts techniques.
Atomic Samurai (原子侍, Genshi Samurai): "Genshi" means "atom" and "samurai" is the traditional Japanese warrior. This name reflects his swordsmanship and connection to a specific style.
Child Emperor (童帝, Dōtei): "Dōtei" literally translates to "child emperor," highlighting his young age and genius intellect.
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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."
List of Anime Inspired By Real Life Places in Japan: Quick Summary
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