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It’s rare in modern times, but sometimes you may encounter a sign board written horizontally right-to-left, as in this sign above the front entrance to the Nipp
by bdowling 2y ago
It’s rare in modern times, but sometimes you may encounter a sign board written horizontally right-to-left, as in this sign above the front entrance to the Nippon Budōkan:
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- yumraj 2y agoHow does one know whether to read left to right or right to left? Or is it clear from the text?
- rococode 2y agoIt's usually clear from context. That sign in particular says "Martial Arts Hall" ("budokan" / 武道館) from right to left. Imagine an alternate universe where English could also be read left-to-right or right-to-left. If you were to see a sign saying "Hall Arts Martial", you'd immediately know the right way to read it.
- fsckboy 2y agoCheap Trick was live at a martial arts hall?
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- aikinai 2y agotxetnoC