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Definition
Hijikata, a Japanese surname.
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How it's used
This is strictly a Japanese surname and does not carry the meaning of "earthwork" or "home remedy" as it might in other Chinese dialects. It is almost exclusively encountered by Hong Kongers through Japanese pop culture, such as anime or historical dramas. When addressing someone with this name, always append 先生 or 小姐 to sound natural.
Examples
Mr. Hijikata is Japanese.
Do you know where Mr. Hijikata lives?
Related words
Common phrases
Mr. Hijikata
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Mandarin term for folk remedies, which is written the same way but pronounced differently and carries a completely unrelated meaning.
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