On Wed, 12 Nov 1997, Bob Schroeck wrote:

 (I mean, Usagi isn't a normal Japanese name,
is it?) 

I don't know how representative this is, but a friend has gotten me
addicted to a Japanese soap opera that some tiny station here in the NY/NJ
area is broadcasting subtitled, and the female lead character, a young
Office Lady type, is nicknamed "Usagi"; none of the other characters seem
to think it an odd or unusual name.

Well, I don't know either... but remember, that's a -nickname-. Nicknames
are -meant- to sound odd. :)

I'm not sure... I'm not very well-versed in Japanese culture. Anyone more
proficient care to help us on this one?


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