If you’ve ever lived in or visited Japan, you’ve probably come across “English” words that sound familiar—but don’t mean what you think they do. These are called Wasei Eigo (和製英語), or “Japanese-made English.” Let’s take a look at 10 of the most common and confusing examples! 1. Salaryman In Japan, “salaryman” often implies long hours, […]
Today, I’d like to talk about the Japanese language—specifically, how native Japanese speakers learn to read and write. Japanese is often described as one of the most complex languages in the world, and I’d say that’s pretty accurate—even for us native speakers, it’s not always easy! The Three Scripts of Japanese One of the things
Today, I want to talk a bit about language—particularly from the perspective of raising a child who’s been exposed to more than one from an early age. Our case – moved to the US at 2yo , returned at 5yo As I mentioned in my Japanese blog, our family moved to the U.S. for work
