06-12-2014, 06:52 AM
The etymology (origin of words) of CB and Benly probably includes more than one source.
Soichiro Honda was very intelligent and had engineering prowess along with artistic sensibilities. It is almost certain that he had a strong belief in kotodama and named his vehicles with it in mind.
"Kotodama or kototama (言霊?, lit. "word spirit/soul") refers to the Japanese belief that mystical powers dwell in words and names. English translations include "soul of language", "spirit of language", "power of language", "power word", "magic word", and "sacred sound". The notion of kotodama presupposes that sounds can magically affect objects, and that ritual word usages can influence our environment, body, mind, and soul."
[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotodama]Wikipedia article on kotodama
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[url=http://powersports.honda.com/experience/articles/090111c0811f48a3.aspx]1959 Benly CB92 Super Sport
Soichiro Honda was very intelligent and had engineering prowess along with artistic sensibilities. It is almost certain that he had a strong belief in kotodama and named his vehicles with it in mind.
"Kotodama or kototama (言霊?, lit. "word spirit/soul") refers to the Japanese belief that mystical powers dwell in words and names. English translations include "soul of language", "spirit of language", "power of language", "power word", "magic word", and "sacred sound". The notion of kotodama presupposes that sounds can magically affect objects, and that ritual word usages can influence our environment, body, mind, and soul."
[url=http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotodama]Wikipedia article on kotodama
[url=http://powersports.honda.com/experience/articles/090111c0811f48a3.aspx]1959 Benly CB92 Super Sport