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Hey, Mr DogKeeper! … or … Hey, Mr Second-Floor Hall!

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Kurosawa, 黒澤, translates to “Black Swamp.”

Nikaido, 二階堂, translates to “2nd-Floor Hall.”

Inukai, 犬飼, translates to “Dog Keeper.”

Odoriba, 踊場, translates to “Dance Place.”

Sakai, 酒井, translates to “Alcohol Well.”

Interesting names, aren't they?

I’d love to be known by at least 2 of those names. In fact, I’d be proud and very thrilled to be called by one of those names in particular. https://steemitimages.com/DQmSYCjnoWmWHRwCkVMVxRTSoCfx1iXmkp7sb2919wxySvK/image.png

CONTEST – My “preferred” identity

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What do you think? Which of the above 5 Japanese family names would I be thrilled to adopt?

Reply in the Comment section, stating the following in the first line of your comment: “Hey, Mr. (write name here)!”

The first 5 correct answers will receive a 50% upvote.

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Introduction to – “Notes from Under the Tatami Mats” _{(right-click on title)}

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Top 3 Ways to See Japan

Top 5 Destinations After Leaving Japan

Top 4 Reasons for Leaving Japan

... and more

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Links to my Other Series …

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      Introduction – "Intro to Vocab-ability" _{(right-click on title)}
      Guide – "Guide to Entries" _{(right-click on title)}
      Index– "Index" to all Chapters and Sections _{(right-click on title)}
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Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 1" _{(right-click on title)}
Lou Reed – "Anthology of Memorable Lyrics, Part 2" _{(right-click on title)}
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