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by Tondoteottotote on August 9th, 2005

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What is the origin of the Japanese family name "Onizuka"?

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  • by Koz - Passion Perseverance Patience on July 14th, 2007

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    Oni(鬼)tsuka(塚) pronounced Onizuka when read together is composed of the 2 kanji oni - demon, and Tsuka - hill or mound. It is most likely that the name originated from living new or on a hill that was believed to be inhabited by demons or where a demon was burried.

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