For Seniors: What’s the real name behind this abbreviation? A quiz on the formal names of familiar terms you might not know

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We often don’t actually know the official names of words we use every day.

Even words we take for granted, like “rimokon,” “Y-shirt,” and “CM,” actually have official names or origins.

Here’s a quiz on official names that’s perfect for sparking conversations with older adults.

It includes abbreviations for nostalgic items as well as current youth slang—words everyone has heard at least once.

Share those “So that’s what it means!” moments and use them as a fun springboard for conversation.

[For Seniors] What’s the real name of this abbreviation? A quiz on the official names of familiar terms you might not know (11–20)

What is “dotakyan” short for?

last-minute cancellation
sudden cancellation
last-minute cancellation

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last-minute cancellation

The word “dotakyan” is an abbreviation of “dotanba cancel” (last-minute cancellation). Dotanba refers to the moment right before a decision is made or the very last possible moment. The abbreviation “dotakyan” became popular, especially among younger generations, to describe when an appointment or plan is suddenly canceled at the last minute. Note that it does not come from “dotabata cancel” (hectic cancel) or “totsuzen cancel” (sudden cancel).

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