You are missing the subtle fact that they are written the same :) For that situation, where you only have the name, you simply can’t tell with confidence the r

You are missing the subtle fact that they are written the same :) For that situation, where you only have the name, you simply can’t tell with confidence the reading. Japanese name law (at least last time it was paraphrased to me) allows you to attach any non-obscene reading to any non-obscene kanji configuration. All business cards clearly show how to read the name printed on it. Yes, this is odd.