蔵馬
Kurama
Kurama is a Japanese name used for a character or a specific place in Japan.
Which one should you use?
くらまさん is a common way to address someone named Kurama in a formal setting or when showing respect. くらまちゃん gives the name an affectionate and friendly tone and is used among peers, close friends or when referring to someone younger. 倉間様 is used to address someone of higher status or significance.
How do you pronounce it?
Kurama
Did you know?
- While 'Kurama' is a name, the kanji used in the form 蔵馬 can be read as 'hidden horse', a poetic combination that is unusual for typical modern given names.
- In Japanese folklore, the area of Kurama is the domain of the Tengu, prideful crow-like spirits who are renowned as masters of martial arts.
- Kurama-dera is a temple where visitors traditionally practice 'shugendo', a rigorous mountain asceticism involving meditation in nature.
Examples in context
- おはようございます、くらまさん。今日はお元気ですか？Good morning, Kurama-san. How are you today?
- 蔵馬はとても強いです。Kurama wa totemo tsuyoi desu.Kurama is very strong.
- 蔵馬のファンがたくさんいます。Kurama no fan ga takusan imasu.There are many fans of Kurama.
- これは蔵馬の物語です。Kore wa Kurama no monogatari desu.This is Kurama's story.
Example conversation
Yui and Kenta are talking about their travel plans in Kyoto.
- 結衣 Yui今週末は蔵馬に行きましょう。Konshūmatsu wa Kurama ni ikimashō.Let's go to Kurama this weekend.
- 健太 Kentaいいですね。何があるところですか？Ii desu ne. Nani ga aru tokoro desu ka?That sounds great. What is there to see?
- 結衣 Yui蔵馬には有名な寺がありますよ。Kurama ni wa yūmeina tera ga arimasu yo.There is a famous temple in Kurama.
- 健太 Kenta楽しみです。行きましょう！Tanoshimi desu. Ikimashō!I'm looking forward to it. Let's go!
