http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aoyama,_Minato,_Tokyo
Aoyama (青山 Aoyama?, "Blue Mountain") is a neighborhood of Tokyo, located in
the northeastern Minato Ward. During the Edo Period, Aoyama was home to
various temples, shrines, and samurai residences. The name Aoyama derived
from a samurai named Aoyama Tadanari who served the Tokugawa Shogunate and
held his mansion in this area. Today, along with Shibuya and Harajuku, it is
one of the most popular entertainment and shopping areas for young people in
Tokyo. It is well known for its fashion houses, restaurants, and shopping.
Chichibunomiya Rugby Stadium is in the North part of Aoyama.
这是日本东京区青山街区的英文说明。
是的,在日本,青山街区的英文不是叫‘Green Mountain’,
而是叫Blue Mountain。
这原因是来自于日文的青色其实可以代表绿色,也可以代表蓝色,
好比青空万里。
所以当时住这边的外国人在为他们这一区命名的时候,
就直接译为‘Blue Mountain’,但其实青山是姓氏名,
日文读音是あおやま Aoyama,翻成中文念法就是‘啊喔压马’,
简单记法就是‘啊~!我压马’。
所以…青山是蓝的!!