What’s In a Name? Part 22

On The Fourth Day of Fun I present... another addition in the first ever series! This one features some unique kanji that have only been used once to my knowledge, so let’s learn more! Ke - 圭 Prefix or Suffix: Prefix Old Meaning: Corner or Edge New (Standardized) Meaning): Corner or Edge Found In: Gion Kobu A pretty interesting kanji as besides referring to a corner or an edge it can also refer to square jewels! That’s a more obscure meaning, but it’s still there! Example 圭衣子 Keiko (Gion Kobu): “Child With An Edge of Cloth” - This one needs a bit of explanation as “衣“ refers to important or special pieces of cloth like ceremonial kimono. So, its akin to an attendant holding a piece of kimono aloft for its wearer. Kei - 景 Prefix or Suffix: Prefix Old Meaning: Scenery New (Standardized) Meaning): Scenery Found In: Gion Kobu This kanji is more commonly found in standard women’s names and not the karyukai, so that’s why it’s made this list. Example 景子 Keiko (Gion Kobu): “Scenic Child” - A very standard female name!   O - 甫 Prefix or Suffix: Neither Old Meaning: For The First Time New (Standardized) Meaning): For The First Time Found In: Gion Kobu This one is really rare as the pronunciation was changed to fit a name, and just doesn’t see much use anymore. Example 奈甫子 Naoko (Gion Kobu): “Child of The First Time/First Time Child” - This one’s a bit hard to translate as “奈“ itself is awkward on its best days ^^;