2026-09-21 02:37 UTC
Japan has some wild “Japanese English” terms for things. Some just sound weird, but others are downright misleading.
New Open → Grand Opening / Now Open
Morning Menu → Breakfast Menu
Drink Bar → Fountain Drinks
Mansion → Apartment Building
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@philip@mastodon.mallegolhansen.com 2026-09-22 02:05
@louie@pdx.social I can just imagine someone hearing Mansions in Japan are cheap, and all the ensuing disappointment.