Those who watch KonoSuba must have noticed the name of a katana Chunchunmaru. Ever wondered why she has that name? What is its meaning? What is Katakana's story? In this article, we will do a thorough research on this subject.
Chunchunmaru was the first katana created in the world of KonoSuba, it was created by a blacksmith following Kazuma's instructions. His name was chosen at the time while Kazuma was distracted. She is a bit short because Kazuma doesn't have the skills to wield a full-sized katana.
What does Chunchunmaru mean?
The name ChunChunmaru [ちゅんちゅん丸] comes from the onomatopoeia of birds singing [ちゅんちゅん] followed by the word circle. The word maru, on the other hand, means circle, but it is usually used as a suffix for something loved in male names or when sailors put maru in the name of their boats.
I hope this short article has clarified your doubt about the reason for the name chunchunmaru and its meanings. Another very popular example of the use of maru is on the NipponMaru, a famous Japanese ship. Not to mention the Kasato-maru that had a lot of influence on the immigration of the Japanese in Brazil.
