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While reading an article recently, I was reminded of familiar words that I have either heard or used in the English language. The most profound thing about these words is that they are Japanese words in origin and have, somehow, become of common use in English. For instance:

Ikebana- referring to a Japanese flower arrangement art form; it is a common word used in professional flower arrangement in English.
Haiku- a verse form of poetry, without rhyme--having a syllable count. I remember learning about this in Language Arts and Humanities in the U.S.
Anime- A style of animation originating in Japan, It represents a genre in English that refers to a distinctive art form that is widely respected in the U.S.
Karaoke_ Though pronounced very differently in the U.S. (Kair-e-o-key), It carries the same concept of singing with instrumental music."Karaoke Night" is popular at many U.S., restaurants, pubs and bars.
Tycoon- A tycoon in the U.S. usually describes a very successful, wealthy and powerful business man or woman. Bill Gates, David Stewart (World Wide Technology, Inc.), Oprah Winfrey, and Warren Buffet are examples of "Tycoons" per U.S. standards.

The exchange of words within languages and cultures is an interesting phenomenon that demonstrates how different cultures can share a common "thread". English may be a considered "universal language", however, it still relies on other languages to define a person, place or thing that cannot be easily translated into English. In essence, we all need each other.

Times of India.com; 2019