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In Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, there is a unique place calledShengshi ShrineThis shrine is well-known for its giant artificial stone “Stone Treasure Hall” inside, and the “Treasure Hall Station” located in its geographical position is also named after it.
However, this station has recently sparked considerable discussion in the German speaking community, not because of its profound historical origins, but because the Romanization of the Japanese word “Hoden” for “treasure hall” has a special meaning in German.
So, what exactly is the story behind this?
To my friends in Germany, this photo is of a train station in my hometown. I was surprised to find that it is quite popular in the German speaking community. Please take a look
The information uploaded by Japanese netizens has attracted widespread attention.
Unlike busy tourist attractions, ‘Baodian Station’ is adjacent to basic residential areas and is not known for its scenic views.
Baodian Station located in Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan
Therefore, when people in the German speaking community develop a strong interest in it, they initially find it very confusing.
The picture shows the “Hoden Station” located in Takasago City, Hyogo Prefecture. After using the Romanization of the name “Hoden” and putting it into Google Translate, the answer is revealed: in German, the meaning of “Hoden” is actually “testicles”!
Pig testicles also use this word
For this reason, when Germans see this station, they often laugh and cannot help themselves.
Japanese residents living near the station have expressed that they were completely unaware of the humorous meaning behind the station name. Japanese netizens also have their own reactions to this:
I am very familiar with this station, but I had no idea it had such a meaning
The tweet posted by a netizen expressed his surprise.
I have lived around here for 30 years, but I have never heard of such an explanation. One of my exes who studied in Germany also did not tell me
Another Japanese netizen shared their frustration in a tweet.
The influence of German suddenly made me feel that the words’ treasure palace ‘seemed to become more profound
It’s so interesting. I’m too familiar with this station. Next time, I’ll show it to my German colleagues
Although the directions are different, when it comes to the most popular Japanese station in the Chinese speaking world, it is clearly here
Quickly share this interesting discovery with friends who understand German, perhaps it will add a lot of laughter to you and them!