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Names are always very important in Japanese anime, and if you look carefully, they can give away a person's personality, etc! I [Kagami] took the time to research all of these, so if you plan to use them, please credit back. ^.^

Yuki Judai
Alternate Spellings: Yuuki Juudai
Pronounced: [YOU-key JOO-die]
"Judai" means "teenager". When Kazuki Takahashi created the character, he said he wanted this new show to be directed to teens. The "Ju" (which should technically be spelled 'juu') means 10. The "dai" by itself, means "generation". Generation Next!
"Yu" (correctly romainized 'Yuu') means "game". It is also written as the same character as the "Yuu" in "Yuugi". A comparision between the two? Yuugi's the King of Games, and Judai is considered the next (after all, that's what the first episode is called!).
"Ki" means "castle", but the character is the same as the "Jou" in "Jounouchi". Another subliminal message? XD

Marufuji Ryo
Alternate Spellings: Marufuji Ryou
Pronounced: [MAH-lu-foo-gee LEE-OU] (say the "Ryo" part really fast)
"Maru" means "round".
"Fuji" means "wisteria" (a flower). However, the same character is used as the "tou" in "Mutou" (Yuugi's last name). Another comparision. Yuugi is the King of Games as Ryo is the "Kaiser" of the Academy.
"Ryo" in his case means "brilliance or clarity". As some people may know, Bakura's name is also Ryou, but it is written differently. The "Ryou" in Bakura's name means "to end, or conclude" but it can also mean "understanding". This might also be another comparison between the two characters. Both of them are aloof and not many people, even those close to them, know about the "real" them. They are also brilliant duelists and care a lot about those around them, even if they don't show it.

[Hell] Kaiser Ryo
Alternate Spellings: [Hell] Kaiser Ryou
Pronounced: [MAH-lu-foo-gee LEE-OU] (say the "Ryo" part really fast)
"Kaiser" is the German word for "Emperor". It is derived from the ancient Roman title "Caesar" [C=K ,a, e=i, s, a=e, r].
"Hell" - This is the new nickname he gives himself after his duel with Mad Dog Inukai. [Turn-65]

Marufuji Sho
Alternate Spellings: Marufuji Shou
Pronounced: [MAH-lu-foo-gee SHOW]
Last name same as Ryou's.
"Sho" means "to soar, or fly". Nice name, but the only thing I can think of right now is how he tries so hard to catch up and hopefully surpass his brother? Fans of Fruits Basket may also note that the character for "Sho" can also be pronounced "Kakeru". =D

Misawa Daichi
Pronounced: [Mee-sah-wah Dye-chee]
"Mi" means 3.
"sawa" means "swamp or marsh"
"Dai" means "big"
"chi" means "earth or ground"
String them together: Three swamps, big earth.
Perhaps this is a reference to his deck. His has a 6 Attribute Deck (one deck for each attribute:Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Light, Dark). So far, we've seen him play his Aqua Deck and Earth Deck. There you go. His name.

Manjyome Jun
Alternate Spellings: Manjoume Jun (I prefer this spelling, don't ask why. x.X)
Pronounced: [MAN-jeeou-meh JOON]
"Man" means "ten thousand"
"jou" means "ten feet" (as in length) -_-; [The character for jou is also used in "joubu" meaning strong. (Didn't know that...) - Credit Athena's Anime Blog ]
"me" means "eye" ["but in this case, it refers to the 10,000th jou" - Credit Athena's Anime Blog ]
"Jun" means "order".

Manjyome Thunder!
Alternate Spellings: Manjoume Thunder!
Pronounced: [MAN-jeeou-meh SAHN-dah]
Love this! ^_^ Must give some background info though:
Judai always calls Jun "Manjyome". Manjyome would then correct him and say "Manjyome-san da."
-san is a suffix added to a name to whom you give respect to. Much like Mr./Mrs./Ms.
"da" is a casual way to say "desu" (usually for males!) "Desu" basically means "is".
"Sandaa" is the Japanese way of pronouncing "thunder". Therefore, when you say "Manjoume-san da", it sounds like "Manjoume sandaa". Manjoume Thunder! And so that became his new nickname in episode 25.
Along with that, he often says:
Ichi! Juu! Hyaku! Sen! Manjoume Sandaa!
"ichi" means 1.
"juu" means 10.
"hyaku" means 100.
"sen" means 1000. (Sennen aitemu. Sounds familiar? Millenium Items.)
This is also a PUN. Remember how "man" meant 10,000? ^_^
The character for "man" is also the logo of the Manjoume Group (consisting of Jun, Shouji, and Chosaku - his older brothers)

Tenjoin Asuka
Alternate Spellings: Tenjouin Asuka, Tenjyoin Asuka
Pronounced: [Ten-join AH-sue-kah] (except when you say it fast, it sounds like "ahska")
"Ten" means "heavens or sky"
"jo" means "above or up" Pronounced the same as the "jyo" in Manjyome! I don't think it means anything besides the fact that they are/were both in Obelisk Blue. Also, Manjyome has a pretty big crush on Asuka.
"in" means "institute or school"
So...heaven's institute? Actually sounds quite beautiful. ^.^
"Asuka" is a common Japanese female name.
"A" means "bright or light"
"su" means "day"
"ka" means "sweet fragrance - like perfume or incense"
There was also an "Asuka Period" (7th Century). Kana (writing system where each symbol stands for a syllable) was also said to have been developed at this time. What does that have to do with anything? Nothing at all!

Maeda Hayato
Pronounced: [Mah-eh-da Ha-yah-toe]
"Mae" means "in front, or before"
"da" means "rice field" It is the same sound and character as the "da" in "Honda" (English:Tristan)
"Hayato" literally means "falcon person", where the "to" means "person".
In front of the rice field, falcon-person... Hmm.... Yup, well it turns out there ARE falcons in Japan, but not as many as in the western countries. When you see Hayato, a falcon is usually the last thing you think of, but I suppose there's more to the eye than we see...

Edo Phoenix
Alternate Spellings: Ed Phoenix
Pronounced: [Eh-do FEEneekusu]
"Phoenix" - the mythical firebird that symbolizes eternity or regeneration. They have a red and gold plumage and are reborn from their own ashes.
His name is also a PUN because phoenixes were often used as subjects in art from the Edo period.




	Name Analysis		Misc
	Names are always very important in Japanese anime, and if you look carefully, they can give away a person's personality, etc! I [Kagami] took the time to research all of these, so if you plan to use them, please credit back. ^.^ Yuki Judai Alternate Spellings: Yuuki Juudai Pronounced: [YOU-key JOO-die] "Judai" means "teenager". When Kazuki Takahashi created the character, he said he wanted this new show to be directed to teens. The "Ju" (which should technically be spelled 'juu') means 10. The "dai" by itself, means "generation". Generation Next! "Yu" (correctly romainized 'Yuu') means "game". It is also written as the same character as the "Yuu" in "Yuugi". A comparision between the two? Yuugi's the King of Games, and Judai is considered the next (after all, that's what the first episode is called!). "Ki" means "castle", but the character is the same as the "Jou" in "Jounouchi". Another subliminal message? XD Marufuji Ryo Alternate Spellings: Marufuji Ryou Pronounced: [MAH-lu-foo-gee LEE-OU] (say the "Ryo" part really fast) "Maru" means "round". "Fuji" means "wisteria" (a flower). However, the same character is used as the "tou" in "Mutou" (Yuugi's last name). Another comparision. Yuugi is the King of Games as Ryo is the "Kaiser" of the Academy. "Ryo" in his case means "brilliance or clarity". As some people may know, Bakura's name is also Ryou, but it is written differently. The "Ryou" in Bakura's name means "to end, or conclude" but it can also mean "understanding". This might also be another comparison between the two characters. Both of them are aloof and not many people, even those close to them, know about the "real" them. They are also brilliant duelists and care a lot about those around them, even if they don't show it. [Hell] Kaiser Ryo Alternate Spellings: [Hell] Kaiser Ryou Pronounced: [MAH-lu-foo-gee LEE-OU] (say the "Ryo" part really fast) "Kaiser" is the German word for "Emperor". It is derived from the ancient Roman title "Caesar" [C=K ,a, e=i, s, a=e, r]. "Hell" - This is the new nickname he gives himself after his duel with Mad Dog Inukai. [Turn-65] Marufuji Sho Alternate Spellings: Marufuji Shou Pronounced: [MAH-lu-foo-gee SHOW] Last name same as Ryou's. "Sho" means "to soar, or fly". Nice name, but the only thing I can think of right now is how he tries so hard to catch up and hopefully surpass his brother? Fans of Fruits Basket may also note that the character for "Sho" can also be pronounced "Kakeru". =D Misawa Daichi Pronounced: [Mee-sah-wah Dye-chee] "Mi" means 3. "sawa" means "swamp or marsh" "Dai" means "big" "chi" means "earth or ground" String them together: Three swamps, big earth. Perhaps this is a reference to his deck. His has a 6 Attribute Deck (one deck for each attribute:Earth, Water, Fire, Wind, Light, Dark). So far, we've seen him play his Aqua Deck and Earth Deck. There you go. His name. Manjyome Jun Alternate Spellings: Manjoume Jun (I prefer this spelling, don't ask why. x.X) Pronounced: [MAN-jeeou-meh JOON] "Man" means "ten thousand" "jou" means "ten feet" (as in length) -_-; [The character for jou is also used in "joubu" meaning strong. (Didn't know that...) - Credit Athena's Anime Blog ] "me" means "eye" ["but in this case, it refers to the 10,000th jou" - Credit Athena's Anime Blog ] "Jun" means "order". Manjyome Thunder! Alternate Spellings: Manjoume Thunder! Pronounced: [MAN-jeeou-meh SAHN-dah] Love this! ^_^ Must give some background info though: Judai always calls Jun "Manjyome". Manjyome would then correct him and say "Manjyome-san da." -san is a suffix added to a name to whom you give respect to. Much like Mr./Mrs./Ms. "da" is a casual way to say "desu" (usually for males!) "Desu" basically means "is". "Sandaa" is the Japanese way of pronouncing "thunder". Therefore, when you say "Manjoume-san da", it sounds like "Manjoume sandaa". Manjoume Thunder! And so that became his new nickname in episode 25. Along with that, he often says: Ichi! Juu! Hyaku! Sen! Manjoume Sandaa! "ichi" means 1. "juu" means 10. "hyaku" means 100. "sen" means 1000. (Sennen aitemu. Sounds familiar? Millenium Items.) This is also a PUN. Remember how "man" meant 10,000? ^_^ The character for "man" is also the logo of the Manjoume Group (consisting of Jun, Shouji, and Chosaku - his older brothers) Tenjoin Asuka Alternate Spellings: Tenjouin Asuka, Tenjyoin Asuka Pronounced: [Ten-join AH-sue-kah] (except when you say it fast, it sounds like "ahska") "Ten" means "heavens or sky" "jo" means "above or up" Pronounced the same as the "jyo" in Manjyome! I don't think it means anything besides the fact that they are/were both in Obelisk Blue. Also, Manjyome has a pretty big crush on Asuka. "in" means "institute or school" So...heaven's institute? Actually sounds quite beautiful. ^.^ "Asuka" is a common Japanese female name. "A" means "bright or light" "su" means "day" "ka" means "sweet fragrance - like perfume or incense" There was also an "Asuka Period" (7th Century). Kana (writing system where each symbol stands for a syllable) was also said to have been developed at this time. What does that have to do with anything? Nothing at all! Maeda Hayato Pronounced: [Mah-eh-da Ha-yah-toe] "Mae" means "in front, or before" "da" means "rice field" It is the same sound and character as the "da" in "Honda" (English:Tristan) "Hayato" literally means "falcon person", where the "to" means "person". In front of the rice field, falcon-person... Hmm.... Yup, well it turns out there ARE falcons in Japan, but not as many as in the western countries. When you see Hayato, a falcon is usually the last thing you think of, but I suppose there's more to the eye than we see... Edo Phoenix Alternate Spellings: Ed Phoenix Pronounced: [Eh-do FEEneekusu] "Phoenix" - the mythical firebird that symbolizes eternity or regeneration. They have a red and gold plumage and are reborn from their own ashes. His name is also a PUN because phoenixes were often used as subjects in art from the Edo period.		x Special Images x Full-Body Images x Clips x Winamp Skins x Wallpapers x Fanart Information x Character Profiles x Name Analysis x Seiyuu x Name Flips x Episode Guides → I II III