U-Turn
‘U-turn’ is an English expression, but it has a different meaning to that used in Japanese. In Japanese it is used to describe people returning home after a holiday, but in English it is used to describe somebody changing their …
Category: Confusable Words
Confusable words #11: claim/complain
‘Claim’ is an official word, usually used to show some legal action. For example, “I made an insurance claim after my accident,” or “The customer is claiming compensation.” It is also used to show somebody is stating a fact that …
Protected: Confusable Words #4 Update: Japanese English short words
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Confusable words #10: without/except
Quiz: Which word is correct? (Answers below) 1) I can play all rock instruments except/without drums. 2) He passed all his exams except/without maths. 3) Don’t go out today except/without an umbrella. 4) Today we will discuss next year’s budget …
Confusable words #9: know/understand/find out/discover
This sentence: “Yesterday I knew Eric Clapton was going to perform in Japan,” is not natural. It sounds like you already knew about it before yesterday. It is better to say: “Yesterday I found out that Eric Clapton was going …
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Confusable Words #8: watch/look/see/show
Which word is most natural in each sentence? 1) Please show/watch/see my photos. 2) The manager wants to see/look at/watch you 3) Could you see/look/show me that watch please? 4) I can’t see/look at/watch the game because I have to …
Confusable Words #7 Non-English Katakana Words
Some katakana words that are NOT English: パン bread アンケート questionnaire アルバイト part-time job エネルギッシュ energetic エネルギー energy (エナージー) アレルギー allergy (アラージー) ピーマン green pepper ウイルス virus (ヴァイラス) パティシエ pastry chef, confectioner – however, the French word “pâtissier” is sometimes …