Japanese Street Merchant Slang: 10 Words from Japan's Edo Merchants | Japan Station 158

On this episode of Japan Station, we're talking about Japanese slang that traces its roots back to Edo and Meiji era street vendors. We're digging into the origins of words like deka, mappo, and even the infamous yabai.

👉Topics Discussed

• The etymology/origins of 10 words that trace their origins back to the Edo and Meiji Periods
• About the meaning and origins of sakura (サクラ)
• About the origins of deka (でか)
• About the origins of posharu (ぽしゃる)
• About the origins of mappo (まっぽ)
• About the origins of gakuran (学ラン)
• About the origins of neta (ねた)
• About the origins of yabai (やばい)
• About the origins of boru (ぼる)
• About the origins of gasaire (がさ入れ)
• About the origins of zubora (ずぼら)
• And more

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