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A (relatively uncommon) Japanese name formed from the verb of the same name (照る) that, in its most literal form, means "to shine". People with this name are generally calm, rational thinkers who embrace and spearhead change.

Can be used as either a masculine given name, or a feminine/neutral surname.
"Who the hell is that guy? He seems so calm"

"Oh, that's Teru. He's pretty popular, but tends to be kind of an airhead."
Teru by KTelos July 23, 2021
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Oh look, she's playing with flowers!- that's so teru!
Teru by Camila Andrea April 15, 2008
Hes a Teru

Wow what a stinky not very homosexual gatekeeper smh
Teru by Kicking and creaming/j August 27, 2023
in accordance with fact or reality.
It is very teru that the fastest way to earn money is to gamble.
Boss: Why were you late today?
Worker: I’m sorry, Teru was blocking the road.
Teru by NealT1207 January 28, 2025

Teru Mikami 

That Teru Mikami is always obsessing over Light!
Teru Mikami by ImpishLove January 26, 2010

Teru Mikami 

Teru Mikami is a character in Death Note, who was chosen by Light Yagami to become Kira. Once he has the Death Note, he judges criminals and trades for the Shinigami eyes. He is loyal to Light (his God) till the very end, but commits suicide when he see's that Light has lost.
"Delete" Teru Mikami mutters as he writes more names in the Death Note.
Teru Mikami by Angel- December 29, 2010