Wasei Eigo, when English meets Japanese creativity

The video explores Wasayego, a linguistic phenomenon where Japanese adapts foreign words, mainly English, into new forms for local use. John Kelly, a language expert, explains this process with examples like karaoke, Pokémon, cosplay, and anime. Wasayego highlights the dynamic nature of language and its continuous evolution.

What is the main focus of John Kelly's work?

• Exploring word origins

• Creating new languages

• Writing about language rules

• Teaching Japanese

What does the term 'Wasei ego' refer to?

• A style of Japanese architecture

• A traditional Japanese art form

• A process of creating new Japanese words from foreign words

• A type of Japanese music

How is the word 'karaoke' formed in Wasayego?

• By blending 'kara' and 'oke'

• By joining 'kara' and 'oke'

• By merging 'kara' and 'oke'

• By combining 'kara' and 'oke'

Which two English words are combined to form 'cosplay'?

• Cartoon and play

• Costume and play

• Character and play

• Comic and play

Why is Wasayego significant in language development?

• It shows how language evolves and reinvents itself

• It prevents language change

• It limits the creation of new words

• It preserves traditional language forms