Something interesting about Japanese kanji is how versatile they are. Just one of them can carry various meanings and can therefore be applied in multiple scenarios. They can become even more versatile when combined with other kanji.

This aspect of kanji was made apparent in a recent episode of Demon Slayer. A flashback involving Muichiro Tokito's twin brther Yuichiro revealed the dual meaning behind the mu ( 無) in his name. This definition makes perfect sense to Japanese fans. As for foreign audiences, their understanding of the wordplay at work is a mixed bag. To clear things up for English speakers, here's what Muichiro's name means and how the concept of Mu is used.

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What Does Muichiro's Name Mean?

Mu is used to represent "nothingness," just as Yuichiro said. More specifically, it denotes the lack of...