崎
cape; small peninsula
Kanji 1297
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Learn about a kanji that appears in many place names. Discover etymologies for both “Nagasaki” and “Miyazaki,” and see which noodle dish originated in one of these prefectures. Also examine the surnames of several celebrities, including an animator, a few authors, an entertainer whose perpetual tan inspired a new color, and a dissolute poet who wore only a tuxedo or pajamas.
Revision history:
Jan. 10, 2025: p. 1, Character Profile: Deleted the line "Learned in junior high school in Japan," as I'm phasing that out.
Nov. 27, 2024: p. 11: Changed the def. of 震撼 from "shaking" to "shaking (e.g., the world)."
Mar. 29, 2024: Originally published.
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