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11-30-2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by BakaTensei View Post
I was wondering if there are certain rules for translating non japanese names into japanese. I know that you use katakana for forgien names but does that apply for all names or just european names. Would also be greatful if anyone would show how it is done with the names below

Wayne
Cathal
Charlie
Gemma
Jayne
Ming
Ben
Robert
Sonny
Joe
Martin

Thanks ^_^
Find a Wikipedia-English article about a famous someone with that name. Then click on 日本語 on the left, and you'll see how to write his name in Japanese.
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