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To: Dr. Sivana

In the late 40s and early 50s, when Japan was being Americanized, the Japanese incorporated English words into their language but with a Japanese flair.
My favorite was a word used to describe a new speed control adopted on streetcars. It was called “futopedaru.”


29 posted on 12/24/2010 6:44:12 AM PST by Eric in the Ozarks (Impeachment !)
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To: Eric in the Ozarks

> “futopedaru.”

My favorite is, “Meri Karisumasu”!
:)


36 posted on 12/24/2010 7:16:46 AM PST by Westbrook (Having children does not divide your love, it multiplies it.)
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