Why does an English word have like 3 Japanese meanings? For example, the word "angel" in 3 Japanese words means "mitsukai", "tennotsukai", & "enzeru". I really want to know. My friend even said that "shut up" means "uruse".. something like that? And has another Japanese meaning.
2006-08-27 22:37:00 · 5 answers · asked by BaByb3aR 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
An English word itself has several meanings too.
"Angel"
1. a spirit who is believed to be a messenger or servant of God. Angels are often shown dressed in white, with wings.
2. a person who is very good and kind; a child who behaves well.
ex. Bob is no angel, believe me.
Tracy's children are little angels.
3. used when you are talking to somebody and you are grateful to them.
ex. Thanks Mom, you're an angel.
Be an angel and make me a cup of coffee.
4. a guardian spirit or guiding influence.
5. a financial backer of an enterprise, especially a dramatic production or a political campaign.
As for "shut up," it means "damare" or "urusai," and "uruse" is a male language.
2006-08-28 00:17:50 · answer #1 · answered by Nanako 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In general, we say ' tenshi'.
mitsukai
'mi' is used for respectable way.
'mitsukai' is very old or classical impression, I think.
For example, 'miko'. 'ko' is child. So, 'miko' means a child given by the god.
tennostukai
It is easy word to understand the word.
Because 'ten' is heaven, 'no' is as the same meaning with ' of'
'tsukai' is the person who is asked to go somewhere by somebody.
engeru
It is simply from English. The same sound with 'angel'.
2006-08-28 03:06:21 · answer #2 · answered by fujita_mio 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why does a English word itself have lots of meanings. For example, the word "get" has tons of meanings. I can't remember that many.
2006-08-28 00:59:44 · answer #3 · answered by Black Dog 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Geez Hitomi, lighten up! Someone got you hatin' on your own culture and traditions?!
Lots of words have multiple ways to say them chief. Just think about English. Same in every language I suppose.
2006-08-28 17:43:03 · answer #4 · answered by MotorCityMadman 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Japanese is a crazy language do not be stuck with it.
If I would be able i force all my people to speak English and kick out this dump language.
this is so funny we Japanese are always worrying about the future, but there is not a future tense in our Grammar.
2006-08-28 05:08:18 · answer #5 · answered by Hitomi Love 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋