
Japanese language contains numerous loanwords from English, but some Japanese words for common objects have evolved to be quite different from their English equivalents, reflecting the unique cultural and linguistic influences on the Japanese language.


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Why is a stapler called a hotchikisu in Japanese and a pencil called a pen?

The Stories Behind Mysterious Japanese Words

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The Fascinating Origins of Unique Japanese Words and Their Divergence from English Counterparts
