Japanese in the English Language
For you non-Japanese-speaking people out there, I thought you might find this interesting:
English/Japanese word and its literal Japanese meaning:
Karaoke (カラオケ)Empty Orchestra (True enough!)
Tsunami (津波)Port Wave = A wave that comes up to the port.
Typhoon(台風)Supported Wind= A wind that continues strongly
Karate (空手)Empty Hand= Weaponless defense
Ninja (忍者)Forbearing Person = One who bears long waits to strike.
Judo (柔道) Insubstantial Way = The soft way (as opposed to Jujutsu = The soft techniques)
Ichiro (一郎)) One Harmonious= One who is harmoniously clear and bright.
Daisuke (aka Dice K) 大輔 Big Help (Very true to his name, I might add!)
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