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The English name Bruce is translated into Japanese as ブルース. ブルース is a direct transliteration of the name Bruce into Katakana, used as a male given name.

The English phrase “yolo” can be expressed in Japanese as 一度きり.

In Japanese, “can I help you?” is expressed as 何かお手伝いしましょうか？ The phrase 何かお手伝いしましょうか？ is a polite and standard way to offer assistance.

The English phrase “please find attached” can be translated into Japanese as 添付ファイルを添付いたします.

Abstinence in Japanese is 禁欲 (kin’yoku). The noun 禁欲 refers to the act or practice of abstaining.

In Japanese, ‘librarian’ can be expressed as 司書 or 図書館員. In Japan, 図書館員 is the most commonly used term for a librarian.

A poetic way to say “I love you” in Japanese is 月が綺麗ですね (tsuki ga kirei desu ne), “the moon is beautiful, isn’t it”. It hints at love without saying it.

The Japanese word for bumblebee is マルハナバチ. マルハナバチ is used to refer to the genus of bee known as the bumblebee.

The English phrase “patiently” is translated into Japanese as 辛抱強く.

To a boy the most common way to say it is 好きだよ (suki da yo), “I like you” in a loving tone.