Mansion, Salaryman, Consent—the uniquely Japanese take on English words that will confuse any native speaker.
Niche, obsessive, excellent.
In English, a 'claim' is a neutral assertion of right. In Japan, it became the go-to word for angry…
In English, 'high tension' means stress, anxiety, or dangerous voltage. In Japan, it means you're t…
In English, 'high tension' conjures taut wires and existential dread. In Japan, it's the highest co…