Kyoto Journal

By Mary and David Vergin

Showing posts with label English. Show all posts
Showing posts with label English. Show all posts

Friday, May 14, 2010

Fractured (but Touching) English

English words and phrases are often used in Japan. The Japanese language now includes many, many English words. Often these are used in modified and interesting ways. "Michine" specifically means a sewing machine. But "machine" can mean any kind of mechanical device (just as in English).