What’s Janpanese? I’m not convinced it’s a typo. A Google search shows a relation to Chinese websites. Does anyone have insights?


What’s Janpanese? I’m not convinced it’s a typo. A Google search shows a relation to Chinese websites. Does anyone have insights?

5 comments
  1. its just a typo

    the relation to chinese websites would make sense because i believe the majority of japanese restaurants in north america (or at least a lot of them) are owned and operated by chinese families lol

    edit: and if you know these restauranta tend to be owned by chinese immigrants then overlooking a typo like janpanese instead of japanese makes sense (the extra n sorta blends into the word)

  2. I think it might be something legal. I mean I don’t know American justice system, if they say “japanese restaurant”, they need to be japanese or something. That’s the first thing came to my mind.

  3. the name sakura is a dead giveaway that this is supposed to say “japanese”.

    it’s for sure a typo, which are very easy to make in second languages. that said, if they can’t catch it on their own exterior signage, they’re not paying enough attention in general.

  4. I Googled “janpanese” and a series of China-related websites popped up. Here’s a sampling of what I found:

    A question about Janpanese Culture
    : r/japanese
    Mar 12, 2022 – First of all, I am a Chinese and I met a
    Chinese girl these days. I talked a lot with her but
    some of her behaviors seems greatly impolite.

    ISAC Teach in China Program
    https://www.isacteach.com> the-11t…
    The 11th Janpanese Cultural Festival at TCZJ
    Oct 30, 2022
    Japanese Cultural Festival is not only
    a perfect platform to present Japanese Culture, but
    also a great opportunity for students to show…

    ATO086
    http://www.at0086.com > Courseview
    Study Janpanese Language at South China University of Technology
    Non-Chinese nationals in good health condition, which
    accords with the Health Standard for International
    Students stipulated by the China Education…
    W

    pingwest.com
    https://en.pingwest.com > …
    Janpanese automaker Honda will
    launch a new electric vehicle brand in
    China next…

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