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What on earth is Wasei-eigo?
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Are you interested in Japanese-created foreign words (カタカナ語)? If so, feel free to make a request!
Description
Foreign-origin words (Katakana words) are inevitable when studying Japanese. The number of Katakana words has been increasing, and they are widely used in both business and daily conversation.
Many Katakana words have been adopted from English, but there are also "Wasei-eigo (和製英語)" words that are unique to Japan and differ in meaning from the original English.
For example, the term for a car's steering mechanism is "ハンドル" (handoru) in Japanese. In English, it is called a steering wheel, which is quite different. The reason for this distinction is not entirely clear, but it might be because handles on bicycles and motorcycles are referred to as bar handles, and handles on doors are called door handles. As such, items that are gripped and operated by hand seem to be grouped together as ハンドル.
In this way, let's enjoy learning Wasei-eigo by comparing it with the original expressions!
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Lessons by this tutor
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Let's chat in Japanese! - 25min.
Any topic is fine! Let's have a pleasant conversation and practice speaking a lot!25min 600P
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Let's chat in Japanese! - 25min × 3
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Let's chat in Japanese! - 50min.
Any topic is fine! Let's have a pleasant conversation and practice speaking a lot!50min 1,200P
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Let's chat in Japanese! - 50min × 3
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Business Japanese
Besides teaching you how to write business emails, learn honorifics, and prepare for job interviews, I will also respond to questions about Japanese business customs and provide consultations.50min 1,200P
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Let's learn Japanes with breaking news!
You can improve your pronunciation, expand your vocabulary, and memorize Kanji while reading the news. Moreover, discussing the content will provide excellent conversation practice, making it a comprehensive learning experience.50min 1,200P
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JLPT Vocabulary Gym (N1/N2/N3)
This lesson is designed to enhance your listening and writing skills while learning vocabulary that may appear on the JLPT.20min 500P
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【IRODORI】 Japanese for life in Japan
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【IRODORI】 Japanese for life in Japan × 4
Let's study Japanese using the free textbook 'IRODORI, Japanese for Life in Japan,' published by the Japan Foundation! This lesson will help you develop essential communication skills in Japanese.50min X 4 4,800PPack of 4 -
Let's talk in TAME!
TAME means "same age" or "same grade". TAME-Go and TAME-Guchi are also called "friend words". This is a free talk lesson for those who want to shorten the distance between friends and colleagues by using TAME-Guchi.25min 600P
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Japanese proofreading/native check (Upto 500 characters)
Any type of writing is welcome! Whether it's business or personal — diaries, essays, reports, advertisements, presentations, resumes, etc. (No Skype)0min 600P
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Japanese proofreading/native check (Upto 1000 characters)
Any type of writing is welcome! Whether it's business or personal — diaries, essays, reports, advertisements, presentations, resumes, etc. (No Skype)0min 1,100P
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Language Lounge Bar【Ted】
Would you like to have a conversation in Japanese over a drink? Ted, a Japanese language tutor and a great listener, will be there to hear your stories. We can talk about anything, from alcoholic beverages to Japanese culture.60min 1,500P
