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Ōtori Class Torpedo Boat
, also transliterated Ootori and Ohtori is a Japanese word meaning "large bird," "a key performer," or a Japanese name. Possible writings Ōtori can be written using different kanji characters and can mean: *大鳥, "large bird" or "big bird" *鴻, " Taiga bean goose" or "large bird" (" Oriental stork", " Whooper swan", etc...) *鳳, " Feng" (a male Fenghuang) *鳳凰, " Fenghuang" (Chinese phoenix) *大鳳, "Big Feng" *鵬, " Peng" *大鵬, "Big Peng" ( Dapeng) *鷲, "Eagle" *大鷲, "Big Eagle" ( Steller's sea eagle) * 大取 ·大取り, "a key performer; last performer of the day" The name can also be written in hiragana or katakana. Surname * Ōtori Keisuke, a Japanese military commander * Ran Ohtori, a member of Takarazuka Revue * Yoshino Ohtori, a Japanese voice actor * Ōtori Tanigorō, a sumo wrestler Fictional characters * Akio Ohtori, ''Revolutionary Girl Utena'' * Amane Ohtori, ''Strawberry Panic!'' * Choutarou Ohtori, '' The Prince of Tennis'' * Gen Ohtori, ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Japanese Name
in modern times consist of a family name (surname) followed by a given name, in that order. Nevertheless, when a Japanese name is written in the Roman alphabet, ever since the Meiji era, the official policy has been to cater to Western expectations and reverse the order. , the government has stated its intention to change this policy. Japanese names are usually written in kanji, which are characters mostly Chinese language, Chinese in origin but Japanese language, Japanese in pronunciation. The pronunciation of Japanese kanji in names follows a special set of rules, though parents are able to choose pronunciations; many foreigners find it difficult to read kanji names because of parents being able to choose which pronunciations they want for certain kanji, though most pronunciations chosen are common when used in names. Some kanji are banned for use in names, such as the kanji for "weak" and "failure", amongst others. Parents also have the option of using hiragana or katakana w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Prince Of Tennis (film)
is a 2006 Japanese sports film based on the manga series of the same name by Takeshi Konomi. The film was directed by Yuichi Abe, written by Abe and Daisuke Habara and stars Kanata Hongo as Ryoma Echizen. It condenses the storyline from when Ryoma arrives in Japan to the match against Hyotei Academy. The film was released in Japan on May 13, 2006. Plot Twelve-year-old Ryoma Echizen is a tennis prodigy who has won four American Junior Tennis tournaments. His father, Nanjiroh, a famous tennis player, calls Ryoma back to Japan to attend the distinguished Seishun Academy. Ryoma, a first year, wants to be on the school team. A girl watches Ryoma. Her name is Shioin Higaki, whose parents died in accident. She is mute. She first meets Ryoma when he protects her on a train from a loud group of boys. Ryoma arrives at Seigaku, and is immediately challenged by Kaoru Kaidoh, a second year team regular, known as "the Viper", whose is known for his "Snake Shot". The members of the team wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōtori-class Torpedo Boat
The were a class of eight fast torpedo boats of the Imperial Japanese Navy built before and operated during World War II. Development To circumvent the terms of the 1930 London Naval Treaty, which limited its total destroyer tonnage the Imperial Japanese Navy designed the torpedo boat, but planned to arm it with half the armament of a destroyer. The resultant design was top-heavy and unstable, resulting in the 1934 ''Tomozuru'' Incident, in which one of the ''Chidori''-class vessels capsized. The subsequent investigation revealed the fundamental design flaw, and the four vessels in the class which had been completed were extensively rebuilt, and the remaining sixteen vessels projected were cancelled in favor of a new design which would address these design issues from the beginning. Sixteen ''Ōtori''-class vessels were ordered in the 1934 2nd Naval Armaments Supplement Programme, of which eight were completed between 1936 and 1937. The remaining eight were cancelled in favor o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ōtori Taisha
is a Shinto shrine located in Nishi-ku, Sakai, Osaka Prefecture, Japan. It is the ''ichinomiya'' of former Izumi Province. The shrine's main festival is held annually on August 13. Shine name and legend The shrine has been called variously as or in the past. Although is the correct name, “Ōtori Taisha” has gained widespread popular acceptance. According to the shrine's legend, its foundation has strong connections with the Yamato Takeru mythology. According to the ''Kojiki'' and the '' Nihon Shoki'', as the folk hero Yamato Takeru was returning home after his conquests in eastern Japan, he feel ill after blasphemy against the deity of Mount Ibuki and died in Ise Province. However, after he was buried in a burial mound, a white heron emerged from the tomb and flew westward. It stopped at two places (and ''kofun'' were built at each location) before disappearing to the heavens. However, per the legend of this shrine, the white heron made one final stop at the , a forest i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tales Of The Otori
Tales of the Otori is a series of historical fantasy novels by Gillian Rubinstein, writing under the pen name Lian Hearn, set in a fictional world based on feudal Japan. The series initially consisted of a trilogy: ''Across the Nightingale Floor'' (2002), '' Grass for His Pillow'' (2003), and ''Brilliance of the Moon'' (2004). It was followed in 2006 by a sequel, ''The Harsh Cry of the Heron'', and in 2007 by a prequel, '' Heaven's Net is Wide''. In 2020, two new books were published in a sequel series called "Children of the Otori", ''Orphan Warriors'' and ''Sibling Assassins''. The books follow a young warrior named Takeo in his struggles to avenge his adoptive father, escape the legacy of his biological father, and pursue the love of his life in the midst of an enormous power struggle involving dozens of clan lords and thousands of warriors. Synopsis "''Five battles to fight. Four to win, one to lose.''" The trilogy The story is told primarily in first-person narrative ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Uta No Prince-sama
is a Japanese multimedia franchise by Broccoli. The original game of the same name was first released on the PlayStation Portable on June 24, 2010, and since its release, the game has spawned multiple sequels and rhythm game spin-offs. The series has also been adapted into several manga series. An anime adaptation by A-1 Pictures began airing in 2011, titled , which was then followed by three sequels, a 2019 animated film titled ''Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love Kingdom'', and a 2022 animated film titled ''Uta no Prince-sama: Maji Love ST☆RISH Tours''. The franchise has been well received in Japan, with thousands of music CDs sold and charting on mainstream music charts. The games have been awarded "Best Consumer Game" in Dengeki Girls' Style Otome Game Awards 2011. Gameplay ''Uta no Prince-sama'' is a comedy and romance visual novel in which the player assumes the character of Haruka Nanami. ''Uta no Prince-sama'' follows a branching plot line with multiple endings; dependi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fushigi Yuugi
, often translated as ''Strange'' or ''Mysterious'', is the ninth studio album by Japanese singer Akina Nakamori, released on August 11, 1986 through Warner Pioneer. Background In February and March 1986 was announced the name of the album along with early track set list. Originally, it was supposed to include promotional single ''Fin'' along with its b-side track (they were later released in the mini compilation album '' CD87''). Some tracks had names which were later used in the other studio albums (''Akai Mystery'' in album Cruise and ''Fire Starter'' in album Stock). Album track ''Fushigi'' was later re-recorded in the mini album ''Wonder''. In May, inside the single ''Gypsy Queen'' was included inquiry letter with the information about the planned release of album in the early July, however due to production issues, the release was postponed on August. The final official track list was published in June, from previously list only three tracks remained finished during that t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
