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06-29-2011, 09:54 PM
Cryptanalysis is necessary for you. set a goal：English at the same level as Johan Cruyff 
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06-29-2011, 11:36 PM
What about calling it something like "ringo" and then having a red apple shape as the logo? "Ringo" is an easy name to learn, everyone in the English-speaking world knows how to pronounce it (just like the Beatle's name), and since it's not a music company, you don't have to worry about getting sued by Apple Corps for using a Beatles company name and a Beatles member in your name/logo.
I dunno, just an idea. It's kind of cute, and given that the trend in IT is toward cute, minimalist, shiny logos, I think it works. But I'm just making crap up right now. I just like the word "ringo." You might even use a Japanese-style apple drawing (basically a circle with a line for the stem coming out, instead of the traditional Western "apple-butt" shape. Japanese apple on left; Western on right. 
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06-30-2011, 10:03 AM
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06-30-2011, 10:05 AM
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Unfortunately common words like "ringo" are quickly snapped up as companies and there is already going to be a "Ringo Limited" and also a www.ringo.com. This is why it's so tough to come up with a name. I've thought of several good ones but unfortunately someone else has first!
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07-01-2011, 04:36 PM
So, I've had different feedback from people and although the general consensus is that the name has negative connotations in Japanese, how would you react as a Japanese person if you had the option of dealing with a company called "Sessou"?
Assuming that no explanation was given of the origin of the name, would you automatically register the negative meaning of the word or would it be meaningless? I actually like the word regardless of the meaning.
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07-01-2011, 09:06 PM
As to your question about meaninglessness, I'm not a native speaker, but I would instantly recognize it as a Japanese word. Unfortunately, it's not a word I am well-acquainted with, so I can't tell you if I'd register the negative meaning.
Given what the natives have said in this thread, it's probably a safe bet that they'd register the negative meaning.
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07-03-2011, 01:04 AM
Hi.
I think "sessou"(節操） is all right. It is true that 節操 is often used as a negative sentence as 節操がない (There is no 節操）, but it is also use as an affirmative sentence as 節操を貫く （keep 節操）. I don't think it has connotation of sexual behavior, either. If you change it to 貞操（teisou), it is very bad for a company's name. For example, 貞操帯 means "chastity belt".  貞操 is strongly referring to the sexual behavior, though 節操 is more general word.
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07-03-2011, 01:26 AM
Why not reduce it to Sesso and just have it "derived" from the Japanese word?
As "Sesso" - I wouldn`t immediately recognize it as being Japanese, and it would be hard to pronounce (sess-oh). There is really no need for it to be a real word, correct? Just modify it to fit with what looks good to you. Sesso would strike me as a normal sounding company name, and for some reason even seems kind of tech-related.
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