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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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going to
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- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be expecting or planning to do something
- Phrasal Verb
- To rely on someone
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More don't know
US /dont noʊ/
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UK /dəunt nəʊ/
- Phrase
- To be unaware of a fact or piece of information.
- To be uncertain about something; to lack conviction.
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More know what
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- Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)
- To be aware of something; to have information about something.
- Phrase
- Used to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge about a course of action.
- Used to introduce a surprising or interesting piece of information.
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US /ðɪs wʌn/
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UK /ðis wʌn/
- Pronoun
- Referring to a particular item or person among others.
- Used to emphasize the importance or uniqueness of something.
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