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Japan's Kinki University changes its name due to awkward English meaning


The Guardian - 22-May-2014

Institution's name will be changed to Kindai University to stifle giggles and encourage international exchange Lecturers at a university in western Japan could be forgiven for dreading the moment they have to introduce themselves at international conferences. Their institution's academic pedigree is not in doubt but to the non-Japanese ear, the mere mention of its name is enough to prompt fits of giggles....


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