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Nickname explanations?
EmptyMemory:
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--- Quote from: Hikarin on May 13, 2012, 01:06:51 PM --- (click to show/hide)My nickname started back when I was about 10 or 11. My friend's one day started calling me "Hikari" because my real name (Amber) means light.
That stuck and I tried to use it on the internet in later years. It was a difficult task, however, as Hikari was a popular name used and I had to add things to it to make names like Hikari-chan or Hikacchan and so forth in hopes of lucking out. I also went by Hikari Hatake sometimes. I didn't like using these honorifics with my name seeing as it felt strange to add a title others should use, not you.
Eventually, I started creating my artist name and so forth and decide to change it around a little bit. And so, "Hikari" became "Hikarin" (光鈴) [light+bell] because it was a nice bit of imagery for me and was still Hikari, just with an n on the end of it. Also, -rin is also another honorific and could be taken that was as well without it seeming strange.
It's a little complicated and round-about, but I have really grown attached to it now. ^///^
I also use "Senevir" (pronounced sen-eh-veer) now on non-asian-related sited. It's a name my boyfriend and I came up with for use in roleplay.
Before I started using Hikari on the net, I also used Lenaay, Kiki-ra and KyotoGirlsomethingorother too! xD
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Did you grow up in Japan? I'm only asking because I can't imagine anyone Caucasian calling anyone Hikari. :P
I wish my username had as much backstory and meaning. Mine's just: "I have a terrible memory." Unfortunately, everyone just interprets it as: "He's emo."
Anyway, looks like you're new. Welcome to BBT. I hope we don't scare you off too soon. :D
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And do keep in mind that this guy's memory is real bad, so the chances that he was actually replying to you or welcoming you might have been actually for someone else totally.
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oh hi guys i think im new here my name is brandon and i love anime so so much. plz be nice to me teehee
TiYlER:
--- Quote from: EmptyMemory on May 13, 2012, 09:30:00 PM ---oh hi guys i think im new here my name is brandon and i love anime so so much. plz be nice to me teehee
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Hello Brandon! Welcome to BBT, but you should go here for introductions. Don't break the rules, read the Wiki, read the FAQ.
Have an AMAZING time flying with BBTFORUMS.
metro.:
If you were using Hikari-chan I really hope you're a girl.
It bugs me to no end when guys use the chan suffix. For not particular reason either, just...does.
EmptyMemory:
--- Quote from: metro. on May 14, 2012, 05:02:20 AM ---If you were using Hikari-chan I really hope you're a girl.
It bugs me to no end when guys use the chan suffix. For not particular reason either, just...does.
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So sexist. Guys have rights too!
Koeshi:
I'd agree with metro, unless its a very young boy chan just doesn't seem right as a male suffix.
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