Japanese

The English verb smile can be translated into Japanese using either 微笑む or 笑う. The verb 微笑む describes a gentle, soft or subtle smile.

The English word aspen is translated into Japanese as アスペン. アスペン refers to the tree of the genus Populus, specifically within the section Populus.

In Japanese, McDonald’s is called マクドナルド. The phrase refers to the fast-food restaurant McDonald’s.

The English phrase “interior design” is translated into Japanese as インテリアデザイン.

In Japanese, the word for sugar is 砂糖. 砂糖 refers to sucrose from sugar cane or sugar beet used to sweeten food and drink.

The Japanese word for deodorant is デオドラント. デオドラント refers to an odor-controlling cosmetic for the underarm.

The English name Nigel is translated into Japanese as ナイジェル.

In Japanese, “I promise” is expressed as 約束します.

The English phrase “I have two younger brothers” is translated into Japanese as 弟が二人います.

In Japanese, “are you open?” is translated as やっていますか？ This phrase is used to ask if a business or shop is currently open for customers.