# There are many Japanglish words in Japan ## Quick Navigation - [Find Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners.md): Discover language exchange partners worldwide - [Language Exchange](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange.md): Practice with native speakers worldwide - [Moments](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments.md): Share your language learning journey - [Topics](https://www.hellotalk.com/topics.md): Explore trending topics and discussions - [Chat & Messaging](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/chat.md): Text, voice, and video conversations - [Voice Rooms](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/voiceroom.md): Join live audio conversations - [Live Streaming](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/live-streaming.md): Interactive classes and language sessions - [Certified Teachers](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/certified-teachers.md): Learn from professional language instructors - [Immersive Learning](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/immersive-learning.md): Learn everywhere with instant translations - [Translation Tools](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/translation.md): Instant translation between any languages - [AI-Powered Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Access specialized learning tools - [Language AI Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Discover our AI-powered language learning applications - [All Features](https://www.hellotalk.com/features.md): Explore all learning features and tools - [Download](https://www.hellotalk.com/download.md): Get HelloTalk on iOS and Android ## Author - **Name**: あんこ anko - **Username**: @a_elisa392 ## Content There are many Japanglish words in Japan. These have different meanings from true English or do not exist in English. 日本には沢山の和製英語があります。 それらは本来の英語とは違う意味だったり、英単語として存在しないものだったりします。 —-(Japanglish →English meaning)—- One-piece（ワンピース）→dress dress→ luxury dress, like princess gown and formal dress. フォーマルなドレスや、お姫さまが着るような豪華なドレス claim（クレーム）→complain Claimer （クレーマー）→ Complaining customer consent（コンセント）→electrical outlet smart（スマート）→ slim,elegant,gentleman For example, when a guy paid the bill while a woman was going to the restroom, someone might say, “He is smart.” 例えば女性がトイレに行ってる間に男性が支払いを済ませたら、「彼はスマートだね」と言われるかもしれません。 Celebrity / celeb（セレブ）→rich person We use ‘celeb’ to refer to a rich person, not just a famous person. 私たちは「セレブ」を有名人だけでなく、お金持ちを指す言葉として使います。 Pretty （プリティ）→cute “Pretty” and “cute” are both used to mean ‘kawaii’. プリティとキュートはどちらも「かわいい」という意味で使われます。 businessman（ビジネスマン）/Salaryman （サラリーマン）→office worker OL（オーエル）/ office lady（オフィスレディ） → A woman who works in an office. My pace （マイペース）→take one’s time / go at one’s own pace For example, He is my pace.(He goes at one’s own pace.) 彼はマイペースだ。 PC / personal computer /pasokon （パソコン）→computer Note PC（ノートパソコン）→laptop Flying（フライング）→early start / false start Hamburg（ハンバーグ）→ hamburger steak / ground beef patty *hamburger（ハンバーガー）is the same meaning as “hamburger.” Mansion （マンション）→ apartment building / condominium Many Japanese people don’t associate the word ‘mansion’ with luxury or a detached house. 多くの日本人はマンションという言葉に豪華や豪邸というイメージを持っていません。 Apartment（アパート）→small or old apartment building Viking（バイキング）→ buffet Front （フロント）→front desk Part （パート）/ Arbeit（アルバイト / バイト）→ Part-time job Freeter （フリーター）→ A person who works only part-time. Dryer（ドライヤー）→hair dryer Open car （オープンカー）→ Convertible Gasoline stand / Gasosuta（ガソリンスタンド/ガソスタ）→ Gas station remote controller / remocon（リモコン）→ A device used to remotely control electronic products such as televisions and air conditioners. ## Learning Language **Japanese** ## Topics #106771 #111573 #152187 ## Metadata - **Posted**: 2/5/2025 - **View on HelloTalk**: [https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/u2RtImRcAxH5DD.md](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/u2RtImRcAxH5DD.md) ## Engagement - **Comments**: 14 --- ## Language Exchange Partners - [English Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/english.md): Connect with native English speakers - [Spanish Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/spanish.md): Connect with native Spanish speakers - [French Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/french.md): Connect with native French speakers - [Japanese Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/japanese.md): Connect with native Japanese speakers - 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