Did you know these English words were originally Japanese?

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Definition: The Japanese art of flower arranging that emphasizes form and balance.

The principles of ikebana are known by almost anyone who deals with flower arrangements professionally anywhere in the world today.

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Definition: An unrhymed verse form of Japanese origin having three lines containing usually five, seven, and five syllables respectively

Also, a poem in this form usually having a seasonal reference

Any poetry enthusiast knows of haiku, though only those who are good at counting syllables can master it, for learning to count syllables in English takes time as it’s not often taught in schools.

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Definition: A style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes

While this is simply the word for animation in Japanese, it’s come to be a genre in English language for its distinctive art form and common themes. It has many followers worldwide.

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Definition: Japanese comic books and graphic novels considered collectively as a genre.

Like Anime, Japanese comics have become a genre in themselves identified by their distinctive drawing style and plots. Due to the high demand, many are translated in English and the books are popular worldwide.

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Definition(noun): A member of a Japanese air attack corps in World War II assigned to make a suicidal crash on a target (such as a ship)

2: An airplane containing explosives to be flown in a suicide crash on a target

3: Having or showing reckless disregard for safety or personal welfare

The definitions show how the word evolved from Japanese to English. Translated kamikaze means “divine wind”.

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Definition: a potted plant (such as a tree) dwarfed (as by pruning) and trained to an artistic shape

Also: The art of growing such a plant

One doesn’t have to be a gardening enthusiast or plant parent all know about bonsai trees. Now they’re available in plant species that aren’t even native to Japan all over the world.

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Definition: A device that plays instrumental accompaniments for a selection of songs to which the user sings along and that records the user’s singing with the music

a karaoke machine

Also: A form of entertainment involving the use of such a device (as in a bar)

This word translates to “empty orchestra” in Japanese, which is a beautiful description to this popular pastime. Karaoke is as universal as music and the word gets more and more popular as technology gets more inventive in spreading it.

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Definition: a school for training in various arts of self-defense (such as judo or karate)

Though this word first became popular in reference to training centres for karate or other Japanese martial arts, it’s now used for centres of many martial arts. Most dojos are more than a place to exercise but a culture of respect and learning and have a special place in the lives of all who attend.

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Definition

1 a: A businessperson of exceptional wealth, power, and influence: MAGNATE

b: A top leader (as in politics)

2: SHOGUN: one of a line of military governors ruling Japan until the revolution of 1867–68

The definition shows how the word evolved from Japanese to English. The word comes from the Japanese word “taikun” which translates to “great prince” or “high commander”.

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