The word "Gaijin"

*Anarchistguy* · 04-14-2003, 07:30 PM

In some issues of the Mirage comics, I've often seen The Shredder call the Turtles Gaijin. Could someone tell me what it means? Thanks.

*Roseangelo* · 04-14-2003, 08:20 PM

"Gaijin" means "foreigner." It's often used derogatorily (sp?). Perhaps referring to the Turtles' "freakish" nature.

Stefano · 04-14-2003, 09:18 PM

well jimminy cricket thats not nice

*Tetsu Deinonychus* · 04-14-2003, 10:21 PM

Actually i think it's because the Turtles themselves are U.S.A. born and not Japanese.
So, Splinter would NOT be a Gaijin.

impetus · 04-21-2003, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by anarchistguy

In some issues of the Mirage comics, I've often seen The Shredder call the Turtles Gaijin. Could someone tell me what it means? Thanks.

Gaijin is Japanese, an abbreviated form of "Gaikokujin". "Gaikoku" is foreign, "Jin" is person. So there you have it.

*Anarchistguy* · 04-21-2003, 03:13 PM

Got it, thanks a lot, impetus

lhb412 · 04-25-2003, 09:00 PM

According to some folks at the Godzilla Message board that are foriegners in Japan the word isn't always ment to be insulting, but of course Shredder means it to be insulting.

*Stone Ill* · 04-25-2003, 09:53 PM

Quiet, you Gaijin!

04-14-2003, 07:30 PM	#1
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Tetsu Deinonychus The Iron Dinosaur Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Studio Snowlion HQ Posts: 3,021	Actually i think it's because the Turtles themselves are U.S.A. born and not Japanese. So, Splinter would NOT be a Gaijin. __________________ (Image hosting by Postimage.org) And here's a list of all my old wacky threads!

04-21-2003, 03:13 PM	#6
Anarchistguy Mad Scientist Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Canada (This country is too peaceful, Something's up...) Posts: 2,137	Got it, thanks a lot, impetus __________________ M.D.K. Maim! Destroy! Kill!!! "When my time comes, I wanna be buried face down, so those who don't like me can kiss my ass!"

04-25-2003, 09:00 PM	#7
lhb412 Foot Soldier Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 246	According to some folks at the Godzilla Message board that are foriegners in Japan the word isn't always ment to be insulting, but of course Shredder means it to be insulting.

04-25-2003, 09:53 PM	#8
Stone Ill Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Burlington, Ontario Posts: 2,397	Quiet, you Gaijin!