ACADEMY OF SAINT GABRIEL REPORT 3181 http://www.s-gabriel.org/3181 ************************************ 20 Sep 2006 From: Aryanhwy merch Catmael Greetings from the Academy of S. Gabriel! As a follow-up to the report we sent you earlier [1], you asked whether , by itself, would be an appropriate nanori to use with the yobina , found in the 15th century, and the family name , found in the Muromachi period (1336-1573). You also asked for the kanji of all the elements. Since our previous report, we have found a masculine nanori used in the Muromachi period, so is a fine choice for a Japanese man in this period. [2] The kanji is , meaning 'obligation; fealty; foster child'. This refers to adopted sons or anyone who assumes a subordinate relationship with someone who is not a blood relative. [3] The yobina is a conjunction of the kanji 'nostalgic' and 'first son'. [1] The kanji used in are 'pine tree' and 'flat'. [4] We hope that this answers the questions you had, and that you won't hesitate to write again if we can be of further help. Research and commentary on this letter was provided by Talan Gwynek and Ari Ansson. For the Academy, -Aryanhwy merch Catmael, 20 September 2006 -- References: [1] Academy of S. Gabriel Report #3157 http://www.s-gabriel.org/3157 [2] Solveig Throndardottir, _Name Construction in Mediaeval Japan_ (Carlsbad, N. Mex.: The Outlaw Press, 1994; Potboiler Press, 1999 [Box 30171, Columbia, MO 65205]), p. 366 [3] ibid., p. 295 [4] ibid., pp. 110, 159