Toshiko Akiyoshi Smithsonian Interview Block 9 (Q17962)

Well, I think,...all names, as you know, Japanese names depends on the kanji Chinese ideographs). Different kanji means different (things), pronounce it the same way. And mine is "Toshiko," (which means) something like "sensitive," "susceptible," something to do with a dark sort of nature. Most womens "Toshiko" is usually more elegant, more woman-like, kinda, that kanji they usually use. Mine ...