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A House Built by Fusion: Gaijin Noodle + Sake House
It would be great if you did some actual research of your own before writing an article based on a foreign language instead of taking the word of others. Although the general definition of the "G" word (not to be offensive but gaijin) that you have above is correct that is by far not the full meaning. It is seen as racial and ethnic slur and as being politically incorrect to use. In fact it's use is actually banned by broadcast media and publications because of this reason. To be 100% honest this story would not have ran in Japan. It is essentially the equivalent of using the "N" word. Though it may be somewhat acceptable for an african american to use the "N word" to describe themselves or other african americans it doesn't mean it is right. If Friscia had ever been insulted in Japanese by being called this word I am sure he would see things differently. Regardless it is sheer ignorance for this to be used as the name of anything. Look at it this way, If it was called "N word" noodle house (or any other derogatory american racial slur) would it be acceptable. NO!— July 5, 2012 7:04 p.m.