I have a bit of an odd question.

[anneford]

Does anyone know the proper way to write Sherlock Holmes in katakana? If there even is a proper way, that is.

The way I've been doing it to entertain myself on Japanese homework is "shaarokku homuzu" - シャーロックホムズ - but he insists that that's wrong and that it should be sherokku hoomuzu instead - シェロックホームズ - or possibly even with a ru in there to make hoorumuzu - ホールムズ - though I think that sounds ghastly. You don't say the L in Holmes, for heaven's sake, you don't need it :P

Soooo... is there anyone out there who can settle this?

Comments

[woodburner.livejournal.com]

I have no idea if there's a proper way, but your way sounds much better.

[vanish.livejournal.com]

I don't know Japanese from a hole in the ground, so I'ma ask: How would you pronounce the "homuzu" vs "hoomuzu"? Is the "oo" like "oh oh" or "ooo shiny"? Or something else?

Also, if this is rly bugging you, I can ask a Japanese classmate of mine for clarification! Sure he'll think we're giant nerds, but w/e.

[strawberry-smut.livejournal.com]

~says the 'l', feels weird~