Engrish & Japanglish
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Word definitions
matter little (v.): not be so important
linguistic background (n.): the language(s) someone has learned during their life
awkward (adj.): causing difficulty or embarrassment
quirky (adj.): strange or unusual (often in an interesting way)
innocent mistake (n.): mistake done without awareness or purpose
adapt (v.): change something to fit a new environment/situation/language
tension (n.): stress, anxiety, or nervousness (often when something important or dangerous might happen)
cunning (adj.): smart and good at tricking others
acronym (n.): word made of initials of other words (e.g. UN, DVD, etc.)
come about (v.): happen (often for origins of something or changes)
revitalize (v.): bring new life or energy to something/someone
make fun of (v.): (verbally) tease or bully something/someone
spot (v.): find or notice something (using one of the five senses)
rub [someone] the wrong way (idiom): say/do something that bothers/annoys the other person