Gairaigo

Gairaigo refers to Japanese words borrowed from foreign languages, primarily English, and incorporated into Japanese vocabulary. These loanwords are often adapted to fit Japanese phonetics and writing systems, sometimes with altered meanings or usage. Gairaigo enriches the language, especially in fields like technology, fashion, and business, allowing for precise communication of modern concepts. Examples include words like コンピュータ (konpyūta, computer) and インターネット (intānetto, internet). While they maintain their foreign origins, gairaigo are an integral part of contemporary Japanese language, blending international influence with local linguistic structure.