saiko
n.— «In Japanese, “Saiko” means “the best.” In Korean, however, saiko means the same as the English word “psycho.”» —“Of their own kind: Author for the 20-somethings” by Shin Hae-in Korea Herald (Seoul) Aug. 4, 2004. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
Leo, a scientIst in Tucson, Arizona, used to live in Japan, where he often heard Japanese speakers using English that wasn’t quite correct. For example, one Japanese friend described someone “full of worry” as scareful. Another...
Book recommendations and the art of apology. Martha and Grant share some good reads, including an opinionated romp through English grammar, a Spanish-language adventure novel, an account of 19th-century dictionary wars, and a gorgeously illustrated...