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In a colorful world of cultural diversity, the Japanese surname system is unique in its own right
Attracts people's eyes.
Not only are there more than 100,000 of them, but also because their names are often funny, such as: "my grandson" and "dog" make people laugh and cry when they are read.
So why did they have such a name? Is there any meaning in it?
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The origin of Japanese surnames
In the social structure of ancient Japan, clans were very important. With the progress of the productive forces and the rise of private ownership, the clan system gradually took shape.
The clans are closely bound by blood ties, and each clan has a unique name and territory that constitutes the basic organizational unit of Japanese society.
In the primitive society, the common people generally only had a first name but no surname, and due to the relatively low level of education of the ancient Japanese people, the common people generally took their names in the order of their families.
For example, the eldest is called "Da Lang", the second is called "Erlang", and the third is called "San Lang".
Girls are called "apricots", "pears" and "sadako". Why do Japanese girls have a "ko" in their names?
It is because the ancient Japanese theory of yin and yang and the five elements believes that women are "yin", and this "yin" is the direction of "son".
In terms of time, "Zi" expresses the end of the day and the beginning of the day. And the center of this "son" is the woman.
But named after this, the renaming rate is still very high.
With the development of society, the exchange and integration between clans increased, and the clan symbol gradually evolved into a personal symbol, marking the origin of the "clan".
During the Heian period, the centralization of power was strengthened, and the "clan" began to be associated with official positions and status, and became a symbol of social status.
However, with the change of the times, the clan system gradually collapsed, and the surname system gradually emerged.
In the process, surnames that were originally only available to royalty and nobility gradually became popular, and some wealthy families also began to have surnames.
The shogunate system of the Edo period further unified and standardized the surname system, so that commoners also began to have surnames, and their use and management were regulated.
This diversification stems from a key policy in Japan's history, the Civilian Miao Character Permission Order, which marks an important shift from having no surname to having a surname.
For the first time, the policy required people to have a surname, so the new policy led to a name revolution.
There was a craze for surnames. Since Japanese people are more casual in choosing names, the speed of development of surnames can be said to be very fast.
In conclusion, the origin of the Japanese surname system can be traced back to the ancient clan system, which went through the development of the Heian period and the unified spread of the Edo period, and finally formed the modern surname system.
This historical process reflects the evolution and development of Japanese society, revealing its unique cultural identity and diversity.
Japanese surnames related to the environment and food
In Japan, many common surnames are associated with geography, such as "Watanabe", "Murakami", "Inoshita", etc.
The origin of these surnames dates back to the Meiji period. At that time, in order to facilitate government management, the people were required to bear their surnames.
Due to the lack of cultural background of most people, they can only choose surnames according to their surroundings.
For example, "Murakami", "Murakata", "Murashita".
In addition to geography, Japanese surnames are also associated with food, such as "soy sauce", "manju", etc.
These surnames look very popular, and it is conceivable that the people who took these surnames must have had a soft spot for the food in question to make them their surnames.
A particularly bizarre case of surnames
In Japan, some surnames are also associated with animals, such as "inuyo".
According to the literal meaning of "dog-raised" in Chinese, it is hard to imagine that Japan should take such a name.
These surnames may be derived from the worship of an animal, or simply the animal's name as a surname.
Japan's 29th prime minister is called "Inuyo Yi".
There are many similar surnames about animals, such as "pig nose" and "nose hair"
Japanese female artist, the surname of "Pig Nose Chihiro" is "Pig Nose".
Such a surname and such a name as Chihiro always make people feel inconsistent.
But in any case, they all embody the Japanese people's closeness to nature, as well as their love for animals.
The most ironic thing is the surname that is related to some parts of the human body.
There are many names for Japanese athletes that sound very "relieving" to us.
Among them was an athlete called "My Grandson Tomomi"
My grandson, Tomomi, is the third place in the women's pole vault competition, and although she is very capable, her name will have a feeling that we are taking advantage of her.
So what does the surname "My Sun" really mean? In Japan, "My Sun" means "God of Fire."
So "my grandson" represents the meaning of sacrifice.
There is also a Japanese athlete named "Yasuko Fuyu", and the surname "Yasuko" also means to commemorate the ancestors.
There is an old grandfather in Japan, his name is Anal Qiang, and he is now in his 70s.
It's a name that makes people laugh.....
A teacher at a Japanese university has the surname "Qian", and his name is called "Emperor Long", which together is Emperor Qianlong.
The person who probably gave him the name admired the Qianlong Emperor of China very much.
In short, the peculiar surnames in Japan have exploded for a while.
Whether it's the environment, food, animals, or human body parts, it has become the inspiration for Japanese surnames.
These surnames are not only interesting, but also show the love of life and the reverence for nature of the Japanese.
They are a microcosm of Japan's unique culture that deserves to be understood and appreciated.
A combination of numbers and names
However, among the many bizarre surnames, there is one that stands out – surnames that are made up of numbers only.
Numeric surnames such as "1", "2 fields", and "3 bridges" are innumerable in Japan. This practice of naming names with Arabic numerals is really eye-opening.
For ordinary people, numbers often seem very stiff, how can they become people's surnames?
In an interview, a Japanese local explained, "Our ancestors didn't take the surname this way out of stereotypes.
On the contrary, the number represents auspicious meaning and wishes for a better future.
It turns out that in traditional Japanese culture, numbers are given magical auspicious signs and are regarded as a symbol of good luck.
For example, "3" represents completeness, implying a happy family; And "7" is considered an auspicious number.
On closer examination, these seemingly simple numerical surnames actually hide rich cultural connotations.
Some surnames "3 bridges" imply that three generations are in the same house, happy and happy; Others, such as "2 fields" and "5 mountains", convey good wishes for the future life.
What's more, the name is given to numbers with hopeful meanings, such as "9 flowers" and "100 zawa", which is a great way to admire the unique wisdom of the Japanese people.
Not only that, but numeric surnames are sometimes combined with traditional Japanese culture.
For example, some people named "7 martial arts" and "4 ninjas", which skillfully blend numbers with Japanese samurai culture, which is unique.
This clever combination of digital and cultural elements undoubtedly adds a bit of charm.
Walking into the streets of Japan, it is not difficult to find these strange numerical surnames everywhere.
Not only do they appear in various Japanese anime, TV dramas, but they even often become real Japanese surnames.
It can be said that this practice of naming names with numbers has been deeply integrated into the daily life of Japanese people and has become a unique symbol of Japanese culture.
The difference between Chinese and Japanese cultural surnames
Compared with the Japanese first name and then surname, the Chinese are the first surname and then the first name.
Surnames began to appear in China from the period of the matriarchal clan system of a primitive society.
Legend has it that Chinese surnames originated from Fuxi, who prescribed the surname in Huaiyang, Henan Province, and established a marriage system.
Legend has it that Fuxi's surname is "Feng", so "Feng" is the first surname in China.
What people call Baijiaxing is just a general term, and there are many kinds of Chinese surnames, not just a hundred.
As for how many surnames there are in China, the "Dictionary of the Origin of Chinese Surnames" gives the answer, 11,969.
China also has some excellent "strange surnames". For example, a parent named their child "Jumulama", such a large and blunt name, which really caused teachers headaches when they called names.
Further, there are also some Chinese parents who have chosen names with a sense of humor, such as the combination of "Hua Rong" and "Xiao Yue".
These names are fun and interesting when you hear them.
Overall, whether it's a Japanese numeric surname or a Chinese humorous name, these "exotic surnames" have become a unique mark on their respective cultures.
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Resources
Japan's strange surnames "Semo", "One Yuan" and "Duck Feet" are complete - China-Japan Economic Exchange Network