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海外で通じない和製英語 Katakana Japanese Quiz
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Erina Kawagishi posted on 2016/06/24Ever wondered why some Japanese words sound so familiar yet are used differently? This fun quiz dives into "Wasei Eigo" (Japanese-made English) with hilarious reactions and a language challenge that's perfect for practicing simple sentence structures and cultural insights. You'll pick up on common misheard words and discover the fascinating cultural depth behind everyday Katakana terms!
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to
US /tu,tə/
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UK /tə/
- Adverb
- Toward a point, person, place or thing
- Into a state of consciousness or awareness
- Preposition
- Showing that one thing is attached to another
- (Indicates a comparison between two people/things)
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More go
US /ɡo/
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UK /ɡəʊ/
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To attend or be at a place
- To do an activity
- Countable Noun
- A turn in a game
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More come
US /kʌm/
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UK /kʌm/
- Intransitive Verb
- To arrive at a place
- (Of mail) to be delivered
- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To move toward someone; go with someone
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US /θroʊ/
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UK /θrəʊ/
- Transitive Verb
- To use your arm to make something fly in the air
- To move part of your body suddenly and forcefully
- Noun (Countable/Uncountable)
- Arm movement to make a thing fly through the air
- Loose cloth or blanket (usually over a chair)
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