Western Loanwords in Korean and Japanese: How English Words Adapt Differently

Korean, Japanese, Western Loanwords

Explore how English and other Western words are integrated into Korean and Japanese. This article examines phonetic adaptation, semantic shifts, and cultural factors that shape foreign vocabulary in each language.   1. Introduction: Western Words Enter the East When Western technology, culture, and products began flowing into East Asia during the 19th and 20th centuries, … Read more