I enjoyed this post, but maybe you could introduce how the stationary got their names? I think non-Japanese would be fascinated that staplers are named after the Hotchkiss company...
Thanks for the feedback, Daniel! As you said, it’s always interesting to see how historical influences shape everyday language and culture. We’ll see if we can add some historical background for the words we introduce next time!
I enjoyed this post, but maybe you could introduce how the stationary got their names? I think non-Japanese would be fascinated that staplers are named after the Hotchkiss company...
Thanks for the feedback, Daniel! As you said, it’s always interesting to see how historical influences shape everyday language and culture. We’ll see if we can add some historical background for the words we introduce next time!