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To: Slings and Arrows

Technically it means “round”. But just like in english “round” has a connotation for “chubby” or “jolly” in Japanese. “maru” is a traditional name tacked onto ships, usually commercial vessels like freighters and fishing boats. Perhaps to the Japanese, these ships look “chubby” or round.


29 posted on 07/31/2014 12:15:57 PM PDT by Celtic Conservative (tease not the dragon for thou art crunchy when roasted and taste good with ketchup)
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To: Celtic Conservative
I figured I'd check my source again ... One usage is listed as the suffix for a ship's name, which is what you're referring to – I'm no expert in the language.
34 posted on 07/31/2014 12:31:19 PM PDT by mikrofon (lolcatz)
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To: Celtic Conservative

Makes sense. Thanks!


35 posted on 07/31/2014 12:31:43 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (You can't have Ingsoc without an Emmanuel Goldstein.)
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To: Celtic Conservative; Slings and Arrows
Technically it means “round”. But just like in english “round” has a connotation for “chubby” or “jolly” in Japanese. “maru” is a traditional name tacked onto ships, usually commercial vessels like freighters and fishing boats. Perhaps to the Japanese, these ships look “chubby” or round.

Well see, there you go. Neccos are round.

40 posted on 07/31/2014 12:43:06 PM PDT by Ezekiel (All who mourn the destruction of America merit the celebration of her rebirth.)
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