“It didn’t matter if the sign said ‘flesh’ or ‘fresh’ or ‘meat,’” recalls Dougill, a professor at Ryukoku University, who has researched the use of English in Japan. “It was just there to catch people ...

According to Wikipedia, Engrish refers to unusual forms of English language usage originating in some East Asian countries. While the term may refer to spoken English, it is more often used to ...

"Engrish" is a slang term for poorly translated or inaccurate use of the English language, and there are many reasons why this might occur. In an attempt to chronicle such—as they say—glitches, whiffs ...

Over the years, Japan has earned a reputation for its awkward command of English, with results ranging from the perplexing to downright hilarious. The country’s translation screw-ups are so common ...

If you've been hiding from the U.S. Authorities in a cave for the last 10 years, you may not have heard of Engrish. Engrish involves mocking humorous translation screw-ups. These tend to originate ...

English can be a tricky language to master. Things can get particularly bizarre for translators if they not only lack the required skill set but also if the language they’re translating from has a ...

Upon entering the world of K-Pop, one should be prepared for several things: large groups, catchy dances, auto-tune, pretty boys, provocative under-aged dancing, “chocolate” abs, odd attire, and the ...

“It didn’t matter if the sign said ‘flesh’ or ‘fresh’ or ‘meat,’” recalls Dougill, a professor at Ryukoku University, who has researched the use of English in Japan. “It was just there to catch people ...

Over the years, Japan has earned a reputation for its awkward command of English, with results ranging from the perplexing to downright hilarious. The country’s translation screw-ups are so common ...