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- 6 Dec 2004
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I've seen a number of Japanese names ending in -maru, and I'm wondering what that suffix means. For example, in the series Naruto, there's Konohamaru (named after the village Konoha), Orochimaru (an "orochi"--or is Orochi a proper name?--is a mythical eight-headed serpent), and Shikamaru ("shika" seems to have many meanings!).
WWWJDIC says that maru (丸, or まる) is a noun with the following meanings: (1) circle; (2) full (month); (3) perfection; purity; [and] (4) suffix for ship names." Which of these meanings is intended in these names? I believe it's probably the third or fourth, but of course I'm not sure.
WWWJDIC says that maru (丸, or まる) is a noun with the following meanings: (1) circle; (2) full (month); (3) perfection; purity; [and] (4) suffix for ship names." Which of these meanings is intended in these names? I believe it's probably the third or fourth, but of course I'm not sure.