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Language is for the purpose of communication; use what works best. There are lots of Japanese terms for which there is no "exact" equalivent (sp) in English, so in those instances, certainly the Japanese word is more appropriate. On the other hand, there are many terms for which the English is the simplest and most accurate definition, and to insist on using the Japanese terms can get a bit stifling, so I think it has a lot to do with "your style", and your purpose.

Robert .. in Santa Cruz

24-Mar-2008	#16
Robert bonsaiTALK Adept *MODERATOR GROUP* Join Date: Mar-2002 Location: Sta.Cruz, CA Country: usa USDA Zone: 9 AHS Heat Zone: ? Posts: 212	Language is for the purpose of communication; use what works best. There are lots of Japanese terms for which there is no "exact" equalivent (sp) in English, so in those instances, certainly the Japanese word is more appropriate. On the other hand, there are many terms for which the English is the simplest and most accurate definition, and to insist on using the Japanese terms can get a bit stifling, so I think it has a lot to do with "your style", and your purpose. Robert .. in Santa Cruz __________________ Robert.........in Sta.Cruz