任天堂

Mandarin · pinyin Rèn tiān táng

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  1. Nintendo
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任
rèn · trust to, rely on, appoint; to bear, duty, office; allow
天
tiān · sky, heaven; god, celestial
堂
táng · hall; government office
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4–1–2 · Ren4 tian1 tang2

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  1. Nintendo (Japanese video game company)

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