Popular Japanese Last Names Novels & Stories

But what stuck out was her last name. I know that name. Every cop in the state knows that name. Hell, my father knew that name back when he was a cop in Japan. That was a name that put fear in the hearts of men. It was the name of a man, of a clan you didn’t cross. “Hatake…” I repeated the word, feeling uneasy just saying.

She responded. Caleb shook his head. “Um, just call me Caleb so that I can be comfortable.” He refused to be called with his last name. Heart remembered that he is American. ‘Oh, yeah Americans prefer being called by their first name. Unlike here in Japan, we must be close or considered to be friends for us to call each other by our first name.’ Heart thought.

In Japan, the three most famous foreign last names were MacArthur, Soros, and Rothschild. MacArthur needed no introduction. After Japan's defeat in World War II, this five-star general became Japan's de facto occupier, earning the nickname Japan's Grand Emperor. After repeatedly humiliating Emperor Showa, he continued to wield power in Japan. When he left the country with a cigar in hand, a million Japanese lined the streets to send him off, which was truly perplexing.

The woman smiled and patted Ejima's shoulders. They had stopped in the middle and as they waited, the door by the far side opened, and people that were clothed with leaves started toward their direction. There were men and women, but the population seemed to be paired. “Is this?” “Yes,” The woman nodded, “Twice they say is a coincidence. But thrice is definitely a sign. So tell me…” the woman's brow folded inwards. “Ejima, my name is, Ejima” “Ejima” The woman nodded, “Tell me, Ejima, does this look like a coincidence?”

[1] -chan: A form of suffix used to address someone familiar or younger than you in Japan, usually a female [2] Baka: Stupid or idiot in Japanese [3] Obaa-san: Aunt or auntie in Japanese, though it can also mean ‘old lady’ [4] Otou-san: A form of address for one’s father in a Japanese family

“I guess we can’t. Or maybe just say that to the girl you’re talking to.” “Does someone you mentioned earlier at least know his name?” “They said he’s asian, and my frien’ds brother’s friend’s brother’s girlfriend called her Zandrew. And that his girlfriend’s last name was Eyb?” “Eyb? There’s no such thing as a last name called Eyb!” “I don’t know that’s what they said.” “Maybe they mentioned it wrong. Since you said they’re Asian… Maybe it’s Abe.” “What? Ahbeh?” “If you spell it, it’s A. B. E which means if you look into it you can mistook it and pronounce it as ‘Eyb’.”

“I don’t think I have if they’re in a group. Especially the two names after.” “So you’ve heard about the former?” Jai asked. Arata nodded slightly, though unsure. “Yes. But I can’t say if he’s the one you’re referring to. See, the name Hayate is a boy’s name, and many boys have that name. That is not a common name, but not that rare either. I’ve heard some Hayate, adults, and I assume, you’re looking for an adult. But I’ve never heard of any of them in the underworld business.”

Karina snapped *** Note : *Oji-san : Uncle in Japanase

its different than what I've gotten used to but its definitely so much fun seeing it being created from scratch. in case you've forgotten the twins are of Japanese and African descent. their names are derived from feudal lords in Japan, takeda shingen, tokugawa Ieyasu, and date Masamune. if you wish to know more about these 16th century feudal lords I recommend looking them up. history is amazing.