Have you tried karate, judo or kendo? You’ve probably had sushi or seen some bonsai trees.
In fact, the words ‘karate,’ ‘judo,’ ‘sushi’ and ‘bonsai’ come from Japan. Over time, they have been absorbed into English. Such borrowed words are also called ‘loanwords.’ Of course, the spelling of the words in Japanese is different, and the pronunciation is adapted to English usage. Nevertheless, it is remarkable how big of a role languages play in intercultural exchanges.
If you’d like to see more of the Japanese loanwords, check out Merriam Webster’s informative article, ”17 Words that Come From Japanese” (Available at: https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/17-english-words-that-come-from-japanese/tycoon).
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