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Japlish vs Engrish - What's the difference?

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Engrish is a synonym of japlish.



As proper nouns the difference between japlish and engrish

is that japlish is a confused blend of Japanese and English; Engrish while Engrish is ungrammatical, unorthographical or nonsensical English, especially that which is found in East Asia, notably in Japan.

japlish

English

Proper noun

(en proper noun)
  • (informal) A confused blend of Japanese and English; Engrish.

    • Synonyms

    * Engrish * Janglish

    engrish

    English

    (wikipedia Engrish)

    Proper noun

    (-)
  • (sometimes, pejorative) Ungrammatical, unorthographical or nonsensical English, especially that which is found in East Asia, notably in Japan.

    • Synonyms

    * Japlish, Janglish * Nihonglish

    Usage notes

    *Considered by some to be pejorative or even racist. Others use Engrish with great affection and appreciation.