I have conducted a number of search engine investigations and found this term "tuku." Whilst I have learned its meanings to the Maori people of New Zealand, I'm most intersted in its meaning(s) in the Japanese. I know...I know....it is not in any Japanese dictionaries (I've checked Random House, Websters, and Berlitz). BUT, this word must have some meaning because even though no Japanese dictionary possess the "tu" (Romanji) in it, I've been told by two sources it does exists, nonetheless. Secondly, I have found this word "tuku" on a number of Japanese related websites (.jp sites). Do a google search and watch the pages fly! Usually, it is someone's name. Therefore, what does it mean? Any Japanese natives out there whom go by this name care to answer? Any ideas/answers? Oh, I did find it under a few (just a few) Chinese websites, too. In this case, is it borrowed from the Japanese? Thanks, again, folks.
2007-02-27 03:52:30 · 2 answers · asked by Paul P 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages