1. Order of names: Japanese names usually consist of "surname" and "first name". The surname usually comes before the first name, but it can also come after the first name, depending on the family tradition. For example, the famous Japanese cartoonist HiroshiFUJIFILM's "FUJIFILM" is his surname and "Hiroshi" is his name.
2. Source of names: Japanese names can come from various sources, including historical events, religious ideas, natural phenomena, praise and so on. Some common names include "rain", "snow" and "flower" from natural phenomena, as well as "Wu" and "Kwai" (blue) from historical events or religious ideas.
3. Syllables of names: Japanese names usually consist of two or more syllables. Some common names such as Sasuke, Haruka and Akira are disyllabic names, while some long names such as Yamada Tarou and Inoue Lintao contain more syllables.
4. name changes: Japanese names have undergone several important changes in history. In ancient times, only nobles had surnames, but ordinary people didn't. During the Meiji period (1868 -1912), the government forced all citizens to have surnames. This change caused a period of confusion, because many farmers and craftsmen didn't know how to choose or had no time to create a new surname. Therefore, they randomly selected or created some simple surnames, such as "Yamato" and "Matsumoto".
5. Taboo of names: In Japan, some names are considered unlucky or unsuitable for use. This is usually related to some negative events or historical events. For example, the common female name "Aoi" is considered unlucky in some cases, because it is related to an ancient way of death "water burial". The female name "Kiku" is also considered unlucky in some cases, because it is related to a suicide way "Kiku-no-ike".
In addition, you should pay attention to the following points when choosing a name in Japan:
1. Avoid using numbers or letter combinations: In Japan, it is not common to use numbers or letter combinations as names because it is usually considered unlucky or difficult to pronounce.
2. Avoid using inappropriate Chinese characters: In Japan, some Chinese characters are considered unsuitable for names because they are related to negative events or historical events. For example, in some cases, "Chrysanthemum" is considered unsuitable for female names because it is related to the suicide mode "Chrysanthemum Water".
3. Avoid using inappropriate pronunciations: In Japan, some pronunciations are considered unsuitable for names because they are related to negative events or historical events. For example, in some cases, "sunflower" is considered not suitable for use in female names because it is related to an ancient death penalty method "water burial".
Generally speaking, Japanese name choices usually reflect the traditional values of family and society, but some rules and taboos need to be observed.