外GairaigoGuess

Gairaigo (外来語) are Japanese words from (or based on) a foreign language, such as チョコレート (chokorēto), which means "chocolate." This game focuses on gairaigo derived from English.

Wasei-eigo (和製英語) are English-style words or expressions created in Japan but not used in standard English, such as ハンドルキーパー (handorukīpā), which comes from "handle-keeper" but means "designated driver." These are also included in this game.

About

What Is Gairaigo Guess?

Gairaigo Guess is a hobby project built to highlight the quirky and sometimes amusing anglicisms that are common in Japanese, as well as the peculiar way foreign words are adapted to fit Japanese pronunciation.

Data Sources & Attribution

Most of the gairaigo and wasei-eigo terms used in this game were initially compiled from the following Wikipedia article:
List of gairaigo and wasei-eigo terms

These terms have been independently reviewed, cross-referenced against additional sources, adapted, reformatted, and supplemented for use in the game. Definitions, translations, origins, and other details may differ from those in the original source.

Copyright & Licensing

The original source code and other original contributions to Gairaigo Guess are © 2026 Franz Utermohlen. All rights reserved.

Some of the game data is based on Wikipedia and is subject to its applicable licensing terms.

Educational Disclaimer

Gairaigo Guess is an educational and entertainment project. Definitions and explanations are provided for quiz purposes and may simplify or generalize actual Japanese usage. Many of these Japanese words have different meanings or nuances depending on the context.