37 Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories? (Part 2)

<p>On this episode of <em>Ichimon Japan</em> we ask: Do you have any funny or embarrassing Japanese mistake stories?</p> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Topics Discussed<br /></strong></h2> <ul> <li>How "sayonara" is not used in most situations when saying "goodbye" in Japanese</li> <li>A mix up at a convenience store</li> <li>Getting used to referring to people in the Japanese language</li> <li>What exactly a <em>rōtari</em> is</li> <li>Being asian</li> <li>Dealing with people that want to speak English even when they're English ability is poor</li> <li>Mixing up <em>yasui </em>(cheap) with <em>yasai</em>)</li> <li>The tricky situation that people with Asian features who are not fluent speakers of Japanese often find themselves in Japan</li> <li>A peculiar usage of the term <em>shikkari </em>and <em>shikkari shiro</em></li> <li>And much more!</li> </ul> <h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Support on Patreon<br /></strong></h2> <p>If you enjoy <em>Ichimon Japan</em> and want to ensure that we're able to produce more episodes, then please consider becoming a patron on Patreon.com. You can join for just $1 a month and that comes with perks like early access to episodes, a shout-out at the beginning of a future episode, bonus content, and discounts to Kimito Designs. For $3 a month you get all that plus access to <em>Japanese Plus</em> <em>Alpha</em>, a podcast produced by me (Tony Vega) that focuses on the Japanese language and its many quirks. Whether you are studying Japanese or just enjoy learning about language and linguistics, you'll enjoy <em>Japanese Plus Alpha</em>.</p> <p>And it goes without saying that if you sign up, you'll also get my undying gratitude. Thanks in advance!</p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.patreon.com/user?u=32280122">Support on Patreon</a></li> </ul> <h2 style="padding-left: 40px; text-align: center;"> <strong>Sources, Links, Videos, Etc.</strong></h2> <p>This episode features Kyle Broyles as a special guest. If you would like to follow him on Twitter, please use the link be