This weeks Photo Hunt theme is unique and funny signs. I get to see the following sign everyday at my office and I always get a laugh. It’s on the back of a door that should remain closed at all times, however this is another example of lost in translation….
The Japanese is “kaihou genkin” which does translate to “open prohibited” but going for prohibition is a little extreme, although I can understand the strong words when there are so many moochers in our office targeting the free coffee.
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That’s a funny sign. I live in Hawaii and we see a lot of mis-translated Japanese and it just cracks me up.
“Lost in translation” often offers great laughs!! Great choice for this week’s theme!
My pic is posted here. Happpy PH and happy weekend.
LOL! this is a funny sign… mine’s up too hope you can drop by.
Well, I’m not bilingual so I’m impressed with anyone who is, even if slightly “off”!
Definitely funny! Those “Japlish” signs are so good. Sometimes I wonder if Englenese translations are as good
Very funny! Still not entirely sure what it means …
Their English is a lot better than my Japanese!
great choice for this weeks theme!
Now, that’s a funny sign. Great take on the theme. Mine is up as well. Hope to see you there!
Translations are often funny. See, nobody dare correct them coz they give us a few laughs.
That’s unique…and funny too.
Mine’s posted…stop by and see if you can figure it all out!!
haha! that’s one funny sign. at least it gives you reason to smile everyday.
mine’s up too!
cannot be translated literally
funny
Great photo! Good to know bad/funny signs are all over the world! Mine is up…please come and visit
Oh this is funny sign ehhehehe. Great shot thanks for sharing..
Mine is up
Every Beat Of My Heart
A Little Bit Of Everything
lol that is a bit harsh, but very funny!
lol. lost in translation, indeed.
Indo Moochers!!
That is funny — the translation definitely comes out differently!
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