What a name, a word or a phrase really means.
The meaning behind the words — names, honorifics and phrases, explained.
- Japanesesurname
山本(Yamamoto)
“Base of the mountain” — among the most common Japanese surnames.
- Koreanhonorific
오빠(oppa)
What a woman calls an older brother or a close older male friend.
- Italianendearment
caro / cara
A term of endearment meaning “dear”.
- Frenchendearment
mon cœur
A term of endearment meaning “my heart”.
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