English Loanwords in Japanese: Adaptation and Evolution
Explore the fascinating journey of English loanwords in Japanese, from phonological changes to acronym creation, abbreviation by clipping, new combination loanword derivation, loanblends, and semantic shifts. Witness how these borrowed words have been transformed to fit the unique syllabic structure and linguistic nuances of the Japanese language.
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Loanwords in Japanese Syllabic structure of Japanese and English Katakana conversion rules
Syllabic structure of English and Japanese English Syllable Structure Japanese Syllable structure (CCC)V(CCC) c.f. strengths (C)V and N Example Playstation Pureesuteeshonn
What happens to English loanwords in Japanese? 1. Phonological Change Phonological change English Japanese ti chi ticket radio thrill taxi limousine headphone van led chiketto rajio suriru takushii rimujin heddohon ban reddo di ji th s sh shi zi ji fo ho v b l r
What happens to English loanwords in Japanese? 2. Acronyms English Japanese Office lady OL (ooeru) Steam locomotion SL (esueru)
What happens to English loanwords in Japanese? 3. Abbreviation by Clipping English Japanese 1. accelerator akuseru (back clipping) 2. mass communication masukomi 3. omelet and rice omuraisu 4. panty stocking pansuto 5. McDonald makudo 6. Starbuck s sutaba 7. varnish nisu (front clipping) 8. platform hoomu
What happens to English loanwords in Japanese? 4. New Combination Loanword Derivation play+guide one+piece open+car paper+test order+stop hight+sense cheek+dance baton+touch pin+set 1. pureigaido ticket office dress convertible car written test last orders good taste in fashion slow dance passing the baton tweezers 2. wanpiisu 3. oopun kaa 4. peeepaa tesuto 5. oodaa sutoppu 6. hai sensu 7. chiiku dansu 8. baton tacchi 9. pin setto
What happens to English loanwords in Japanese? 5. Loanblends Loanblend Deviation 1. haburashi tooth (J) + brush toothbrush 2. rorupan roll + bread (Portuguese) bread roll 3. denshi renji electronic (J) + range microwave oven 4. denwa bokkusu telephone (J) + box telephone box 5. natusmero nostalgic (J) + melody nostalgic song 6. kabonshi carbon + paper (J) carbon paper 7. asashan morning (J) + shampoo morning shampoo 8. wagomu circle (J) + gom (Dutch) rubber band
What happens to English loanwords in Japanese? 6. Semantic change Loanword Derivation 1. manshon mansion high-class apartments 2. furonto front reception desk 3. toranpu trump playing cards 4. baikingu Viking buffet style meal 5. shiiru seal stickers 6. arubaito arbeit (G) part-time job 7. naiibu na ve innocent, pure 8. pantsu pants underware 9. ekisutora extra piment (F) a film extra green pepper 10. piiman 11. seechikin chicken of see canned tuna 12. haafu half mixed race
