May 10, 2013 06:55
11 yrs ago
English term
Watanabe Taisuke
English to Japanese
Other
Names (personal, company)
how do you write this name in characters ? thanks
Proposed translations
(Japanese)
4 +3 | Good to write in katakana. It depends as it is a person's name. | NobiadelRey |
Proposed translations
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Good to write in katakana. It depends as it is a person's name.
If possible, you should ask the company, or write in katakana so the client may be able to correct it later. In Japanese culture they usually ask how to spell someone's name because they think it's offending if they write it wrong. Also, since it is something that people remember as it is in their mind, the client may not find it wrong at a glance when he/she receives and checks it, then later others may find the mistake which may make the client feel embarassed later. gambatte!
Peer comment(s):
agree |
Ayako Reiff
: When you are not sure which kanji is correct, specially for names, it is recommended to write in katakana.
15 hrs
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agree |
svidyaj
: Yes, It is best to use Katakana.
1 day 28 mins
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agree |
Minoru Kuwahara
: Ask them, or search at best effort, otherwise, leave it phonetically. -
3 days 11 hrs
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