I can't do a "figure-four leglock." I can't "settle the past" either. A collection of examples of easily mistaken Japanese, candidly discussed by a current proofreader on the front lines of language! Packed with amusing "lessons from others' mistakes"! No seats available at prestigious schools / Not-so-festive sea bream head / What is "enokeso"? / Can you give a "katsu" (shout of encouragement)? / Are the ignorant the most thick-skinned? / Hugging is the source of sexual harassment / Is "uwakisho" (infidelity) a disease? / Are short legs a recessive trait? / The hurdles aren't high... etc. By: Kodansha Proofreading Department 208 pages Kodansha Bunko Series *Used item, please purchase only if you understand it has been stored by a private individual.