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===Etymology=== | ===Etymology=== | ||
− | Yugi's given name literally translates to "Game" | + | Yugi's given name literally translates from Japanese to "Game", symbolizing how Yugi loves to play games. In the English dub, his surname is pronounced as "Moto"; in Japanese, the word "moto" can mean "foundation" or "basis", which may be a reference to how Yugi served as a host for Yami Yugi. |
In Japanese, the first characters of "Yūgi" and "Jōnouchi" combine to form "Yūjō" (友情), which means "friendship". The "[[Yu-Jo Friendship]]" card is named after the word and the fellowship between the characters.<ref>[http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,388900,00.html timeforkids.com] Kazuki Takahashi, Yu-Gi-Oh! creator</ref> | In Japanese, the first characters of "Yūgi" and "Jōnouchi" combine to form "Yūjō" (友情), which means "friendship". The "[[Yu-Jo Friendship]]" card is named after the word and the fellowship between the characters.<ref>[http://www.timeforkids.com/TFK/kids/news/story/0,28277,388900,00.html timeforkids.com] Kazuki Takahashi, Yu-Gi-Oh! creator</ref> |