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Why is Kuririn's name KRILLIN? | Dragon Ball Dictionary - JapanKyo - Exploring Japan today via videos, podcasts, and articles

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Why is Kuririn’s name Krillin in English? That’s a mistranslation, right? Maybe… or maybe not. On this edition of Dragon Ball Dictionary, I explain why Kuririn’s name was localized as Krillin in the English versions of Dragon Ball/Dragon Ball Z. I also do an in-depth analysis of the origin of Krillin’s name. Did Krillin’s name really come from the Japanese word for “chestnut?” Or is there more to it? Watch to find out! Note: This video explains …
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japankyo.com broke the news in on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
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