{"id":59581,"date":"2020-06-15T16:29:17","date_gmt":"2020-06-15T08:29:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.likejapan.com\/en\/?p=59581"},"modified":"2020-06-15T16:29:17","modified_gmt":"2020-06-15T08:29:17","slug":"made-in-japan-english-lesson-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.likejapan.com\/en\/life\/made-in-japan-english-lesson-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Learn more “made-in-Japan-English” words to avoid confusion! Lesson 3 \u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes, English vocabulary can apply to Japanese conversation, as there are many loan words originated from English or other European languages. Yet, you have to be aware that some vocabulary carries a completely different meaning in \u201cwasei-eigo\u201d, also known as \u201cJapanglish\u201d. The third lesson is about household and places that you often see in daily life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Learn more \u201cmade-in-Japan-English\u201d words to avoid confusion!\u00a0<\/a>Lesson 1 <Eating & Drinking><\/a><\/p>\n

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1. Aircon\/ e-a-kon \u30a8\u30a2\u30b3\u30f3 & Cooler\/ ku-la- \u30af\u30fc\u30e9\u30fc (Air-conditioner)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 Mitsubishi Electric Corporation<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The necessary household item in hot summer, air-conditioner, is called \u201caircon\u201d or \u201ccooler\u201d in Japanglish. Aircon is obviously the abbreviation of \u201cair-conditioner.\u201d\u00a0 You might imagine glass-door refrigerator in a supermarket when you hear the word \u201ccooler,\u201d but it actually is the short form of \u201cair-cooler.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Consent\/ konsento \u30b3\u30f3\u30bb\u30f3\u30c8 (electrical outlet)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 2011-2020 minma Inc.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This is probably one of the \u201cwasei-eigo\u201d whose meaning is the most removed from its origin. It is not about mutual consent or permit, but it actually means \u201celectrical socket\/ outlet\u201d. Some said this Japanglish is originated from the English phrase \u201cconcentric plug\u201d in the Meiji Period.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Remocon\/ rimokon \u30ea\u30e2\u30b3\u30f3 (remote control)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\u00a92017 MIYOSHI CORP. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another classic abbreviation from English, taking \u201cremo\u201d from \u201cremote\u201d and \u201ccon\u201d from \u201ccontrol\u201d, and there you go! This is definitely the vocabulary you need when shopping at a household appliance store.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Stove\/ sutobu \u30b9\u30c8\u30fc\u30d6 (heater)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Copyright\u00a9Toyo Keizai Inc.All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When you go to a Japanese friend\u2019s home in the wintertime, and your friend sees you shivering in coldness so he suggests, \u201clet\u2019s turn on the stove.\u201d You probably would be like what on earth a cooking stove can make you warm? Is he going to burn you alive? No! In Japanglish, \u201cstove\u201d means heater, while \u201ckonro\/\u30b3\u30f3\u30ed\u201d means stove in Japanese.<\/p>\n

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5. Denshi renji \u96fb\u5b50\u30ec\u30f3\u30b8 (microwave oven)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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\u00a9 2017 AEON TOPVALU Co.,Ltd.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The word \u201cdenshi\u201d means electronics, while \u201crenji\u201d is the Japanese pronunciation of \u201crange.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>When it was introduced in Japan in the 1960s, the public was unfamiliar with the concept of microwave, and they were suspicious about the side effect of this machine. One electrics industrial company decided to name it as \u201cdenshi renji\u201d, as the word \u201celectronics\u201d implies a high-end brand and high-tech image in Japanese market. A microwave oven has gradually become a necessary and convenient item in every house. Another fun fact is the verb \u201dchin suru\/ \u30c1\u30f3\u3059\u308b\u201d. \u201cChin\u201d is the onomatopoeia of the “ding” sound it made when the food in microwave is ready. Next time try to ask the staff to “chin” your cold bento in the convenience store.<\/span><\/p>\n

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6. Apato\/ \u30a2\u30d1\u30fc\u30c8 (apartment)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Copyright(c)2007-2020 TOHO-Jutaku Inc,All rights reserved<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

\u201cApato\u201d is the abbreviation from the word \u201capartment\u201d, yet \u201capartment\u201d in Japanglish generally refers to a single two-storey building, with an average of six to ten flats inside. It is relatively cheaper than other flats as the construction material is mainly wood\/ light metal.<\/span><\/p>\n

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7. Mansion\/ \u30de\u30f3\u30b7\u30e7\u30f3 (<\/span>condominium)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Copyright(C) UEMURA KENSETSU CORPORATION All Right Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You might imagine a luxurious mansion on the peak or mega lake house when you hear the word \u201cmansion\u201d. However, the word \u201cmansion\u201d in Japanglish refers to a condominium. Any condominium which is three-storey or above, usually concrete based, and with security, is called \u201cmansion\u201d in Japan. So do not get over-excited when someone invites you to sleepover at his\/her mansion!<\/p>\n

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8. Depart\/ Depato \u30c7\u30d1\u30fc\u30c8 (department store)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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(C)AUSTY PTY LTD. Copyright All rights reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Another abbreviation from the phrase \u201cdepartment store.\u201d In metropolises like Tokyo and Osaka, department stores sometimes are the most iconic building in their district. Besides from local department stores, multi-functional department stores with residential and commercial buildings are the new trend in Japan.<\/span><\/p>\n

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9. Super\/ supa \u30b9\u30fc\u30d1\u30fc (supermarket)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Copyright\u00a9SOLARIA STAGE.All Right Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The word \u201csuper\u201d is not a compliment. It refers to the store where you can find everyday essentials, fresh vegetables and food, sundries, and lots of items that you did not even think it exists. Dig into the treasure box of 100 yen shop near or inside the supermarket and look for Japan-only household items.<\/p>\n

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10. Claim\/ kuremu \u30af\u30ec\u30fc\u30e0 (complaint)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Copyright\u00a9 \u7121\u6599\u306e\u304b\u308f\u3044\u3044\u30a4\u30e9\u30b9\u30c8\u7d20\u6750 | \u30a4\u30e9\u30b9\u30c8\u30a8\u30a4\u30c8 , 2020 All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Despite the well-known hospitality in Japan, it is still unavoidable to find conflicts when living in Japan. If you, unfortunately, have to make a complaint or if you are receiving one, learn about the \u201cclaim\u201d method and solution in Japan. The word \u201cclaim\u201d does not simply mean to say something you believe that is true even you cannot prove it, it means \u201cto complain\u201d or \u201ccomplaint.\u201d<\/p>\n

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