Trendiest Expressions of 2007 |
| Published: December 4, 2007, 10:21 am |
| Tags: trendy japanese, 2007, language |
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The annual list of the trendiest words was announced in Tokyo yesterday.Topping the list for 2007 was an expression from the dialect of Miyazaki: (Do gen ka sen to ikan). Meaning "I/we/somebody have/has to do something (to solve a problem)," it was popularized by former tv talent and current Miyazaki governor Sonomama Higashi (ne Hideo Higashi).Number two was (hanikami oji). This refers to the embarrassed smiles of teenage golfer and serious heartthrob Ryo Ishikawa. He is enormously popular among women. "Oji" means prince. Thus, the image is of an attractive young man not sure how to respond to the attention of many women fans.3. (o gui). Literally, this means "big eater" or "eat a lot." This was made popular by the tv idol Gyaru (gal) Sone, who is of a normal build but can eat with the best of them. She is alleged to have downed 70 plates of sushi in one go.4. (kieta nenkin). The [ Full article ] |
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