Learning a new language can be a tricky affair. Thankfully, we now have countless translation apps that make navigating foreign places much easier. But sometimes, those same tools do the exact opposite. A simple sentence can turn into something hilariously wrong. What was meant to be helpful suddenly becomes unforgettable.
Today, we’ve rounded up some funny Japanese translation fails that show how easily meanings can get mixed up. From signs that accidentally suggest eating people to instructions that sound wildly illegal, these mistranslations are impossible to ignore. Keep scrolling for a collection that’s equal parts confusing and entertaining.
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#51 In A Jewellery/Trinket Store. As I Am Dutch, Would I Be Allowed To Take A Photo?
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#53 At A Restaurant In Bunkyo-Ku, Tokyo. People Were Actually Very Nice And Friendly, Maybe Because I Went There For A Dinner
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#54 Too Bad. Actually I Had The Intention To Explore Kyoto After Breakfast But I Need To Go Back To My Room
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#60 Don’t Skateboard Or Whatever. You Know What We Mean, Don’t Make Me Write It All Out. All That Stuff You Do (Kasai-Rinkai Park)
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