Saturday, August 15, 2009

Japanese English


Much like the selection of language options in Windows XP or Vista, there is English (US), English (UK), now English (Australia), English (Canada), and today English (Japan) - see photo. Sensoji Shrine, Asakusa, Tokyo.

Then there is Chinese English, from a signage to swimming pool at our apartment complex in Beijing:
"Entrance Swims Pool Penetrate Sandals Please Wear Swim Cap The Swimmer Enters a Natarorium Thank a Cooperation Please".

Singlish or Strine (Aussie Slang) by comparison is not so bad.

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