Multiple choice general knowledge

Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K , a company had its brand name as “Totsuko”. But was changed in Jan 1958, because their customers of other nationalities were finding difficult to pronounce. which company are we referring to?

  1. Sony

  2. Phillips

  3. panasonic

  4. None of the above
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo (Totsuko) was indeed renamed Sony in January 1958. The name 'Sony' was derived from 'sonus' (Latin for sound) and was chosen partly because it was easy to pronounce globally, addressing the issue with 'Totsuko'.

Keep practicing — related questions