Hankyou

Discuss about anything related to the Twelve Kingdoms, also known as 十二国記, Juuni Kokki or Jūni Kokuki. Talk about the novels, the anime, the writer Fuyumi Ono or illustrator Akihiro Yamada, but beware for spoilers!

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b5mark
Ranka
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Hankyou

Post by b5mark »

I was just wondering what Hankyou's (Keiki's shirei that looks like a dog with funny ears) name means.

The best I can work out is:
han - either pattern or half
kyou - respect

Can anybody who actually knows Japanese help me out?

btw, great site you have here!
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garamir
Kanri
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Re: Hankyou

Post by garamir »

Is it actually written out anywhere in the series? I don't see it in the anime notes, so unless it's been printed, I wouldn't want to hazard a guess without confirmation from the people who've seen the novels and know which characters were used.
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Shinkun
Kenrou Shinkun
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Post by Shinkun »

It's actually Hankyo

班渠

Squad + Canal

no particular meaning
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drifterx
Ningen
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Post by drifterx »

You're welcome! :D
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b5mark
Ranka
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Post by b5mark »

Thanks!
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