Let's Talk American Meme Slang and Japanese Equivalents
Language never stops changing, and that's something I've noticed even more after living in Japan for so many years. Because I'm not surrounded by everyday conversations back in the U.S., I'll suddenly start seeing words online that seem like everyone else already understands. Half the time I'm left wondering whether they're compliments, insults, or just another internet joke that somehow became part of everyday English. In this episode, I explore some of today's American meme slang and compare it with the closest Japanese equivalents I could find. Along the way, I also talk about how difficult it can be to separate reliable information from recycled internet myths, especially when slang evolves faster than dictionaries can keep up. Watch the Full Episode Listen on: Spotify Apple YouTube Slang Doesn...