Jisho

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あざ 字
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Noun, Suffix
1. section of village​
Place
2. Aza​
Wikipedia definition
3. Chinese style name​A Chinese style name, sometimes also known as a courtesy name, is a given name to be used later in life. After 20 years of age, the zì is assigned in place of one's given name as a symbol of adulthood and respect. Primarily used for male names, one could be given a zì by the parents, or by their first personal teacher on the first day of family school, or one may adopt a self-chosen zì. The tradition of using style names has been fading since the May Fourth Movement in 1919.
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