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English... only understood by Japanese speakers!? The mysteries of "wasei-eigo"
Learn about "English" (or English-sounding) words unique to Japan, and some examples you can use right away.
Description
Japanese has a lot of loan words (which creates a katakana nightmare for Japanese language learners), but did you know that some of these words are wasei-eigo or English made in Japan? In other words, there are "English" (or English-sounding) words unique to Japan. For example...
・Questionnaire
・Laptop
・Stapler
・Office worker
・Gas station
・Motorcycle
・Steering wheel
・Gas (pedal)
・Rear-view mirror
・Microwave
・To go
・For here
・Naïve
・Unique
If you use these words to a Japanese speaker, they might not understand what you mean, or they might not get the correct nuance!
In this lesson, I will let you know what wasei-eigo word you can use instead to get your point across. (Exploring the origins of the wasei-eigo word is fun too!)
I look forward to chatting with you about this fascinating topic!
・Questionnaire
・Laptop
・Stapler
・Office worker
・Gas station
・Motorcycle
・Steering wheel
・Gas (pedal)
・Rear-view mirror
・Microwave
・To go
・For here
・Naïve
・Unique
If you use these words to a Japanese speaker, they might not understand what you mean, or they might not get the correct nuance!
In this lesson, I will let you know what wasei-eigo word you can use instead to get your point across. (Exploring the origins of the wasei-eigo word is fun too!)
I look forward to chatting with you about this fascinating topic!
- I speak both Japanese and English so upon booking a lesson please let me know whether you'd prefer me speak primarily in English or Japanese.
- I will send you feedback and summary notes after each lesson.
This tutor's cancellation policy
Before request is confirmed (fixed)
- Cancellation possible at any time without charge.
After request is confirmed (fixed)
- Less than 1hours before lesson start time.→ 50% of price charged.
- No-Show→ 100% of price charged.
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