Japanese

The English phrase “I have to pee” is expressed in Japanese as おしっこしたい. This phrase is used to express a physical need to urinate.

The English phrase ‘blur’ can be translated into Japanese as ぼかし. The term is used to describe the act of making something indistinct, hazy or obscure.

The phrase “can I have a plastic bag?” in Japanese is レジ袋をもらえますか？

Japanese business emails usually open with お世話になっております (osewa ni natte orimasu), which means “thank you for your continued support”.

The English phrase “shut your mouth” is translated into Japanese as 口を閉じなさい. This phrase is a command used to tell someone to stop talking or to be quiet.

The English phrase “sorry for being late” is translated into Japanese as 遅れてすみません.

The Japanese word for turret is 砲塔 (hōtō).

The Japanese word for allergy is アレルギー. アレルギー is a noun used to describe a disorder of the immune system.

ダミアン is the Japanese way to write the masculine given name Damien.

ZARA is the Japanese way to say the name of the global clothing retail brand Zara. The term refers specifically to the international fashion retailer.