Watanabe Taisuke

Japanese translation: Good to write in katakana. It depends as it is a person's name.

06:55 May 10, 2013
English to Japanese translations [PRO]
Names (personal, company)
English term or phrase: Watanabe Taisuke
how do you write this name in characters ? thanks
RaffaellaG
Italy
Local time: 09:44
Japanese translation:Good to write in katakana. It depends as it is a person's name.
Explanation:
If possible, you should ask the company, or write in katakana so the client may be able to correct it later. In Japanese culture they usually ask how to spell someone's name because they think it's offending if they write it wrong. Also, since it is something that people remember as it is in their mind, the client may not find it wrong at a glance when he/she receives and checks it, then later others may find the mistake which may make the client feel embarassed later. gambatte!
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NobiadelRey
Local time: 17:44
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4 +3Good to write in katakana. It depends as it is a person's name.
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watanabe taisuke
Good to write in katakana. It depends as it is a person's name.


Explanation:
If possible, you should ask the company, or write in katakana so the client may be able to correct it later. In Japanese culture they usually ask how to spell someone's name because they think it's offending if they write it wrong. Also, since it is something that people remember as it is in their mind, the client may not find it wrong at a glance when he/she receives and checks it, then later others may find the mistake which may make the client feel embarassed later. gambatte!

NobiadelRey
Local time: 17:44
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Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Ayako Reiff: When you are not sure which kanji is correct, specially for names, it is recommended to write in katakana.
15 hrs

agree  svidyaj: Yes, It is best to use Katakana.
1 day 28 mins

agree  Minoru Kuwahara: Ask them, or search at best effort, otherwise, leave it phonetically. -
3 days 11 hrs
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