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>I don't know if it was done purposely but it's amusing that "No." is the translation of the answer to a question that is (apparently) not a yes/no question Th
by hammock 2y ago
>I don't know if it was done purposely but it's amusing that "No." is the translation of the answer to a question that is (apparently) not a yes/no question
The article goes on to say in Japanese, "our sentences don’t have to be grammatically complete in order to make sense. This is especially the case for verbal communication." The point is that all of the examples given are a rejection
- bookaway 2y ago>The point is that all of the examples given are a rejection Yes, but what is the translation of that rejection in English as a response to the question being asked? Is it "No, I won't even bother taking a look at it" or "No, I think your business plan is trash but I'm going to pretend I haven't read it yet and hope you get the message."
- hammock 2y agoIf you had the context you have the answer. The whole point of the article