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Gems of Japanized English: "Is That an 'L' As in Rome?" "No, It's 'R' As in London." (Yenbooks) Paperback – January 1, 1988

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Japanese do things better, this book may be the ideal antidote. Even the Japanese are quick to admit that despite their enthusiasm for learning it, they still have a certain amount of difficulty with the English language.This is no new phenomenon. Shortly after Japan opened her ports to foreign traders, one doctor advertised himself as "a Specialist in the Decease of Children"; eggs were sold as "extract of fowl" ; and a notice advised that "Tomorrow, from midnight to 12 noon, you will receive dirty water. " Fortunately, things are improving, but very slowly. A more recent English-language newspaper reported that someone's "wedding was consummated in the garden of the American consul's home," while a road sign was posted near a busy intersection that commanded drivers to "Have many accidents here."

Long-time Tokyo resident Miranda Kenrick has collected these and hundreds of other delightful anecdotes to form a lighthearted, but unabashedly affectionate, portrait of the J apanese at home. R eading this book may do more for U.S.-Japan relations than a whole bookshelf of more seriousminded tomes.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tuttle Publishing; 1st edition (January 1, 1988)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 135 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0804815550
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0804815550
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.21 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.5 x 0.5 x 7.25 inches

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One of the funniest books I have ever read

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 1998

I worked teaching English in Japan for 8 years. This book is a wonderful compendium of English as it is used in Japan. Some of the content is absolutely hysterical.