Definition: Engrish refers to non-standard variations of English often found in East Asian countries. Spelling may also be non-standard.
The other day we went to a DVD rental store to have a look around.
Outside, we found this `No smoking` sign at the front of the store.
However, if you look closely, you can see the sign is `No Somking`
Signs that are misspelled like this one are known as Engrish. Although Engrish refers to words that are spelled incorrectly or used in the wrong context, Native speakers can still understand its meaning. I thought this sign was very funny.
Here are some other engrish signs in Japan. See if you can work out its true meaning!
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