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Another translation question... katakana. - 06-17-2009, 05:55 PM

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06-17-2009, 06:06 PM

I would think ジャポクロと。。。maybe? I'm not sure, but there are definately some guys that could tell you on here

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I think that is an awful name for a blog and I know some Japanese would find it offensive.
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You think? The name was based upon two words... Japanese and Culture... JapCult. I didn't think it was in any way offensive.
The use of the word "jap" is actually against the rules here. It was a degrading term for the Japanese enemy by Americans in WWII.

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Ah, I wasn't aware that 'jap' was derogatory in the US. Maybe I should reconsider my blogs title then.
I would if I were you.
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Ah, I wasn't aware that 'jap' was derogatory in the US. Maybe I should reconsider my blogs title then.
It's derogatory in Japan itself. Even Japanese people who don't study English know what it means.


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06-17-2009, 10:07 PM

To second MMM, I'd avoid the use of "Jap" if I were you.

As a happy bonus, "J" is typically used as a prefix for "things Japanese" even in Japan. Try JCult. Although then it sounds like it's a cult of people obsessed with Japanese things.

I would just go with JCulture, personally. Jカルチャー
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