Comments on: 12 taboo hand signs that are not taboo in Japan http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180 -Japanese kawaii fashion, kawaii shops, Japanese culture and more streight from Tokyo by a Japanese blogger!-　　  Sat, 18 May 2013 17:30:08 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5 By: kirin http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-20843 kirin Thu, 13 Dec 2012 11:02:47 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-20843 Yes, I thought I heard of that from Mexican friends. ^ ^ Thank you for telling me, my memory was correct. Yet I didn't know another meaning that you just told me. Thanks for sharing!

]]> By: Rodrigo http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-20840 Rodrigo Wed, 12 Dec 2012 23:37:49 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-20840 In Mexico number 8 may mean that someone is cheating on you, but it also means that you will get nothing in remuneration for something you have already given to the other person.

]]> By: kirin http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-20609 kirin Sat, 17 Nov 2012 12:22:16 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-20609 Hi Mojo,

Thank you for your explanation from NZ way of viewing. ;)
I understand your English, thank you for your kindness.

]]> By: Mojo http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-20572 Mojo Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:56:27 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-20572 hey if like here in NZ some "youth" in the UK have taken on some American gang culture 11. may mean east side, gang culture while not popular in most of society can be dangerous if used in the wrong situation.

]]> By: Mojo http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-20571 Mojo Wed, 14 Nov 2012 10:48:54 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-20571 Very interesting, have never even thought about hand gestures meaning different things in other cultures before but always good to know so thought I would add what the all mean in New Zealand. Sorry if I use "slang" you dont understand I will try as best I can to avoid it but we use it alot here.
1.Peace
2. Cool, good job, like or yes
3, ok, exactly right (spot on) or little bit
4. Not cool, dont like or no
5. Doesn't really mean anything but as kids my brothers and I would do it to eachother as a replacement for 6 to insult each other without getting in trouble if our Mum saw us
6. is an insult it means you suck, you annoy me or I hate you
7. Means nothing I'm aware of but if you tried to punch someone with you hand like that you would probablt break your thumb
8. Is devil horns or a wolf but isn't an insult either its used mostly by people who like heavy rock music and is usually held above your head to say something is awesome, cool etc (oh Cool here means popular)
9. means a lazy wave or high 5 (tip: if someone does this to you while driving in a different car to the one you are driving it means thank-you if you do it back it means you're welcome. Sometimes they will only left trier fingers over the steering wheel that still means thank-you)
10. means the same thing as 6 but is considered a little bit more of a playful version still dont do it to anyone you are annoyed with in NZ
11. means east side, its one of those American things some of NZ have addapted into their culture that doesn't really belong but is recognised by most, its not considered an insult as such but as it can be gang related its best to stay away from hand signs like that in our "big" cities. It also has a sexual meaning to do with where a male might put his fingers but you dont need to know the details, just avoid it all together, its safer
12. is fingers crossed it means good luck and is a positive sign. means you are hoping for something in particular to go well for you or the person you are talking to.

Happy traveling all :)

]]> By: (>*_*)> http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-20264 (>*_*)> Wed, 29 Aug 2012 10:02:48 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-20264 11 is a vulgar sexual gesture called "the shocker" 0_o

]]> By: kirin http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-19933 kirin Mon, 06 Aug 2012 03:21:02 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-19933 Hi Meownowraa,

Thank you for your comment to each sign. Body language can be confusing from time to time depending on cultural background. A certain sign is considered good at one country while it's pretty rude in the other country. Hmm… @w@

]]> By: Meowmowraa http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-19921 Meowmowraa Sun, 05 Aug 2012 21:50:13 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-19921 Hello! I've just discovered your lovely blog and thought I would comment on this ^^
I'm from England and I'll say what I know about each one :D
1) We use as a peace sign, nothing more
2) thumbs up meaning that's good or showing agreement
3) Not really used but it's known as showing approval, I think it is commonly thought of as enjoyment of a meal (coming from the lips and opening the hand) I heard in some places it is used as an insult referring to somebody as a private body part (bum region ;) )
4) Thumbs down disapproval against something or to communicate bad news to somebody (only usually when you can't speak easily – some distance between the people or something)
5) Never seen this one before
6) mainly American I think but used I hear it sometimes used with the phrase "swivel on this" or "sit on this" very rude and offensive
7) Never seen this one ^^
8) symbolises the devil "diablo" but commonly used as a symbol in heavy metal music (sometimes with the thumb out – which actually means love in sign language – at least here!) there are apparently a lot of interpretations of this though
9) I know this only as a "high five" or as a greeting for hello/goodbye but sometimes the hand is waved during this
10) This in the UK is similar to number 6 and is very common as an insult, it can be used mockingly or seriously. It tends to be a symbol for a swear word phrase (cursing) meaning "get lost" but much more impolite haha however it is sometimes used on photographs as a playful pose, I think the body language is essential with this!
11) I have never seen this! Ever! So I don't know how correct the information is that says it is rude in the UK…
12) In England this means good luck! Very positive symbol, either wishing yourself luck or for others. It can also be used by children though as a way of lying without feeling bad haha. If fingers are crossed it somehow means they can lie lol quite strange.

]]> By: kirin http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-18833 kirin Wed, 27 Jun 2012 22:21:11 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-18833 Oh I didn't know that. So you mean No.8 is the worst sign above all. I think many people make this sign without knowing such.

]]> By: fundamentals http://tokyokawaiietc.com/archives/11180/comment-page-1#comment-18747 fundamentals Mon, 25 Jun 2012 17:17:59 +0000 http://tokyokawaiietc.com/?p=11180#comment-18747 you guys are so damn ignorant that it's almost unbelievable.
8 is the sign of the DEVIL. it's a mock against Jesus Christ by SATANICS.
the unbelieving world (basically most of the people of the world) think of it as just an insult towards others, but it's meaning is much more significant. It started as a sign of ALLIEGANCE TO SATAN and it still is.
You may think that since in Japan (or wherever) you have decided that it means something else, so it is, BUT IT IS NOT!
It's a devil inspired sign and those that do it are of the devil, and that's just FACT, whether you believe it or not.

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