Odd Japanese English : SMART

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Maybe the general perception is that slim people are smart? Or they mistook: "Hey, you look smart today!", for being slim? Hmmm...

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  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2014 at 10:26 PM

    He-he, You've got very intelligent tummy here, Eva-san! It looks smart also :P

    BTW, I do not think that Japanese are 'slim' nation. There are many overweighted people too. And me, with my western constitution, did never think that me is looking fat compared to most of Japanese people I've met.


    How was Your book presentation? I bet You was very busy and You are tired now.

    ewww ...

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    1. EvacomicsJuly 1, 2014 at 9:53 PM

      Yes ewww, I only recovered today...
      My mind was blank on Monday... but my tummy was full... haha

      Somehow I gained weight...hmmm...

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    2. AnonymousJuly 1, 2014 at 10:02 PM

      He-he, glad that You recovered. These exhibitions and presentations are such frustrating. I don't blame You for being blank and gaining weight. Hope You will get back to normal soon.

      My best congratulations with that event.

      ewww ...

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    3. AnonymousJuly 1, 2014 at 10:04 PM

      He-he, I just posted reply ... or not posted ... something wrong happens.

      Glad that You are recovered, and hope to see Your new works soon.

      ewww...

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    4. EvacomicsJuly 8, 2014 at 12:43 AM

      Thanks ewww! The festival was 10 days long and I was so EXHAUSTED! Glad it's over! I'm now preparing for my last signing at Kinokuniya!

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  2. AnonymousJuly 1, 2014 at 8:38 AM

    In addition to intelligence, "smart" was also formerly used in American English to mean something like "fashionable" or "up to date"... I don't know for sure, but I'd bet that's how it came into Japanese, during the Occupation...

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