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From: HenHanna@NewsGrouper
HenHanna posted:
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> >> The Oxford English Dictionary’s latest update (late March.)
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OED recently?
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> >> _____________OED’s latest update adds 23 Japanese words --
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i remember one of the words was Kintsukuroi
The Oxford English Dictionary (OED) regularly updates its entries to reflect
changes in language, including the adoption of foreign words. In its March
2024 update, the OED added 23 Japanese words to its lexicon. Here are some of
the most notable words
included in this update:
Japanese Words Added in the OED’s March 2024 Update
Aizuchi – conversational responses or backchanneling (e.g., “uh-huh,”
“I see”)
Bento – a single-portion takeout or home-packed meal common in Japanese
cuisine
Chindogu – an invention that is ingenious but impractical
Gyaru – a fashion subculture of young women characterized by distinctive
clothing and makeup
Harakiri – ritual suicide by disembowelment, also known as seppuku
Hikikomori – a person who avoids social contact and withdraws from society
J-pop – Japanese pop music
Kawaii – the quality of being cute or adorable
Kintsugi – the art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver lacquer
Kombu – edible kelp used in Japanese cuisine
Manga – Japanese comic books or graphic novels
Matcha – powdered green tea
Natsukashii – a feeling of nostalgia or fond reminiscence
Omakase – a meal consisting of dishes selected by the chef
Onigiri – a rice ball, often wrapped in seaweed and containing a filling
Onsen – a hot spring or bathing facility featuring hot springs
Ramen – a Japanese noodle soup dish
Senpai – a senior or mentor, especially in a school or workplace context
Shibui – a simple, subtle, and unobtrusive beauty
Shinrin-yoku – forest bathing; the practice of spending time in nature for
health benefits
Tsundoku – the act of acquiring books and letting them pile up without
reading them
Umami – a category of taste in food, often described as savory or meaty
Wabi-sabi – a worldview centered on the acceptance of transience and
imperfection
These words reflect the richness and influence of Japanese culture, cuisine,
aesthetics, and social concepts in global English usage.
Source:
OED March 2024 update: Japanese words added
BBC News: OED adds 23 Japanese words in latest update
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