[Surprising!] Quiz on Words Whose Names Have Changed from the Past to the Present

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There are many different languages in the world, and even just within Japan, a considerable number of words fly around in everyday life.

Among those words, there are many whose names have changed over time even though their meanings have stayed the same.

Many people have probably felt a generation gap due to differences in what things are called.

So in this article, we’ll present a quiz about words whose names have changed from the past to the present!

If you know the old terms, you might be surprised by how they’ve changed; if you only know the modern terms, you might find yourself thinking, “What is this?”

Now, let’s dive in and give it a try!

[Surprising!] Quiz on Words Whose Names Changed from the Past to Now (11–20)

What is the thing once called an “erimaki” referred to as nowadays?

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It’s called an “erimaki” because you wrap it around your collar—such an easy-to-understand name, right? However, it isn’t exactly the same as a scarf. Even today, shorter items made from animal hide, for example, are sometimes referred to as erimaki. If you see one in a shop, try checking what it’s called.

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In conclusion

We’ve been giving you a quiz about words whose names have changed from the past to the present—how many did you get right? It seems that names, especially for clothing, have changed along with shifts in the times and trends.

There may still be plenty of items you wear or use every day whose names have changed.

If you’re curious, keep exploring and see what you can find!