By / MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Team
Traveling to Japan for the first time often brings a mix of unfamiliarity and familiarity. Besides seeing Japanese text on the streets, you’ll also come across many Chinese characters that seem half-understandable. Some Japanese kanji have similar meanings to their Chinese counterparts, while others are completely different. Understanding these kanji can be a great help during your trip to Japan.
Japanese Kanji vs. Chinese: Big Differences (Image / Unsplash)
1. Accommodation
2Po3Ri -> 3 days 2 nights
Qianjin -> deposit
key, spare key -> key, spare key
Accounting Department -> cashier
}LLi -> accountant
Manager -> manager
Emergency exit -> emergency exit
basement, first floor -> basement, first floor
air conditioning
Stone (Shi?)-> soap
Bianjian -> stationery, writing paper
accommodation fee -> accommodation fee
Additional Charge -> additional charge
Jingsuanshu -> bill
Receipt -> receipt
Floor -> floor
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2. Diningarticle
all-you-can-eat -> all-you-can-eat
extra noodles
Checkout, total cost -> checkout counter, total cost
Chunyu -> cellophane noodles
daikon radish -> daikon radish
Ginseng -> Carrot
Bird -> Chicken and roast chicken
Tamago, tamago (egg) -> Cooked egg, raw egg
(Photo / Pixabay)
3. Lifestyle
Annai -> To give directions, lead, or guide
News -> Newspaper
NEWS -> TV news
Fushinsha -> Suspicious person
Rusu -> Not at home
Kitte -> Stamp
Tegami -> To write a letter
Meiwaku -> To cause trouble or inconvenience to others
Jama -> To hinder or disturb
Sensei -> A general term of respect for those in education, medicine, or various expert fields, meaning teacher or professor, regardless of gender
Otto -> Healthy, strong, sturdy, durable
Daijoubu -> Don't worry, it's okay, no problem
Kega -> Injury
(Photo / Stocksnap)
4. Shopping
(Photo / Unsplash)
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