0072 "Pulling One's Leg" 　USA vs. Japan
What does "He pulled my leg" mean in English and in Japanese?

In English:
"He pulled my leg."
It means "He was kidding me."　彼は、私をからかった。

In Japanese:
"彼は、私の足を引っ張った。", "あいつは、俺の足を引っ張った。"　= "He pulled my leg."
It means "He interfered with my success."　

Comments by American G: “There is a substantial difference in meaning between this Japanese and American figure of speech, which could lead to confusion. That is interesting.”　同じ表現でも、英語と日本語では、その意味がまったく異なる例

posted: 091013, 091019
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