Japan as a country has distinct traditions. Their growth as a nation is a proof for this. The traditions are followed as daily rituals, indulging the individuals in building the economy, and making the religion a personal attribute.
In Japan, blowing nose in public is considered to be uncultured. One should find a private place to blow the nose and be free of the disturbing insider. People prefer to wear masks to protect them during winter. They take care not to spread germs and harm the people around.
Karate
Japanese follow Buddhism. It preaches non-violence. Yet it is the land where Karate is practised. Kara means empty and Te means hand in Japanese. They fight with empty hands, without holding any weapon. It originated in the island of Okinawa. This form of fighting has been heavily influenced by the Chinese Kung Fu.
Karaoke
Another word from Japanese, of recent origin is Karaoke. This includes singing along with the tune of a popular song. The singers read the lyrics from a screen. Even the bad voiced ones could record their favourite songs and have fun!
Ninja
One more widely accepted word from Japan is Ninja. This actually means a spy in Japanese. But in English this refers to a perosn who moves and attacks silently. The movies made an impact by showing fighters who wear masks and black clothing as ninjas. This may not be a historical truth. Yet people enjoy watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series on TV.
Some more Words such as
Tsunami, means a very large sea wave that is caused by an earthquake.
Bonsai: This word in Japanese means "planted in a container". This is an art form in which plants are grown in various containers and their roots are pruned time by time to make them look miniature trees. It utilises horticultural methods and artistic applications.
'Moshi Moshi' means telephonic hello where as 'Sayonara' - means 'good bye'. This word had been popularly used in English for quite a period of time.
-- noenglish
In Japan, blowing nose in public is considered to be uncultured. One should find a private place to blow the nose and be free of the disturbing insider. People prefer to wear masks to protect them during winter. They take care not to spread germs and harm the people around.
Karate
Japanese follow Buddhism. It preaches non-violence. Yet it is the land where Karate is practised. Kara means empty and Te means hand in Japanese. They fight with empty hands, without holding any weapon. It originated in the island of Okinawa. This form of fighting has been heavily influenced by the Chinese Kung Fu.
Karaoke
Another word from Japanese, of recent origin is Karaoke. This includes singing along with the tune of a popular song. The singers read the lyrics from a screen. Even the bad voiced ones could record their favourite songs and have fun!
Ninja
One more widely accepted word from Japan is Ninja. This actually means a spy in Japanese. But in English this refers to a perosn who moves and attacks silently. The movies made an impact by showing fighters who wear masks and black clothing as ninjas. This may not be a historical truth. Yet people enjoy watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles series on TV.
Some more Words such as
Tsunami, means a very large sea wave that is caused by an earthquake.
Bonsai: This word in Japanese means "planted in a container". This is an art form in which plants are grown in various containers and their roots are pruned time by time to make them look miniature trees. It utilises horticultural methods and artistic applications.
'Moshi Moshi' means telephonic hello where as 'Sayonara' - means 'good bye'. This word had been popularly used in English for quite a period of time.
-- noenglish
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