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words that are amusing when read in heisigese - wasurenaide - 2008-02-02

i'll start:

細胞-dainty placenta


words that are amusing when read in heisigese - Thora - 2008-02-02

A few were mentioned here.

On a somewhat related note: in looking for this, I came across Fabrice's mention of a site to look up etymological origins of a few interesting compounds here.


words that are amusing when read in heisigese - nac_est - 2008-02-02

大丈夫="large length" husband

I think that word was invented by a woman...