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Old Feb 02, 2008, 02:13 PM   #1 (permalink)
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"Jap" and why you shouldn't use it

"Jap" is not an acceptable abbreviation for "Japan" or "Japanese". It is a racial slur that can be extremely hurtful to many. Please don't use it.



Spell out "Japanese" or use an alternate abbreviation: "jpn" and "jpns" are both common and acceptable.

About the slur:
Jap - Wiktionary
Jap - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Anti-Japanese Propaganda
Racist Propaganda
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