Daryl Leigh

The English phrase “jasmine flower” is translated into Japanese as ジャスミンの花. This phrase refers specifically to the blossom of a jasmine plant.

The Japanese phrase for “stop that” is やめて. やめて is a command used to tell someone to quit doing something that is annoying or harmful.

In Japanese, the phrase ‘to lose’ is expressed as 負ける. The verb 負ける is intransitive, meaning it describes the state of being defeated.

In Japanese, the English phrase “damn” can be expressed as クソ. クソ is used as an interjection to express sudden frustration, annoyance or disappointment.

The English phrase ‘inspiration’ is translated into Japanese as インスピレーション.

In kanji, “hello” can be written 今日は (konnichiwa). The normal spelling is hiragana こんにちは (konnichiwa), so kanji is rare.

The English verb ‘prevent’ is translated into Japanese as 防ぐ (fusegu).

In Japanese karate the word for “bow” is 礼 (rei). The instructor calls it out, and students bow together. Karate classes start and end with a bow.

The phrase “I have a small pp” is translated into Japanese as ちんこが小さい. This is a slang expression used to state that one’s penis is small in size.

The English word ‘jewel’ is translated into Japanese as 宝石. 宝石 is used to refer to a gemstone.