Instructions

The instruction category is not for everyone – none of the Engrish you see here will make Engrish of the Week. There is a demand for it however, since Engrish.com has received hundreds of submissions. Here are some of the better ones from Japan and China.

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Pay Attation!

posted on 4 Aug 2011 in Bags/Packaging, Instructions


Photo courtesy of Malcom Aitchison.

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Great, but what do I do with all these wet screws?

posted on 23 Jul 2011 in Instructions

For use on Phillip’s head…

Photo courtesy of John Jantzen.
Manual of hair dryer.

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Then, it is fine…

posted on 14 Jul 2011 in Instructions

Photo courtesy of Joe O’Donnell.
Disclaimer found on back of grease gun box.

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The swimming beard knows

posted on 3 May 2011 in Chinglish, Instructions


Photo courtesy of Gary.
Found on beach in Dali, China.

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Guest House’s Regulation

Photo courtesy of Taj Davis.
Found at guest house in Kratie, Cambodia.

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I thought it was in the Bill of Rights…

posted on 23 Nov 2010 in Clothing, Instructions

Come to think of it, maybe you shouldn’t really wear our jewelry…

Photo courtesy of Charms C.
Instruction card that came with jewelry bought at Samantha Tiara.

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Did we mention this is a mat-toilet?

posted on 9 Nov 2010 in Chinglish, Instructions


Photo courtesy of Andy Greenlees.
Toilet seat cover package instructions (from China).

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Fruit/Vegetable Peeler Package Instructions (contains 4 letter word)

posted on 8 Nov 2010 in Chinglish, Instructions

Who knew peeling vegetables was so complicated?


Photo courtesy of Meghan D’Mello.
Found in Chinese discount store in India.
Image of back of a fruit/vegetable peeler package.

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The custodian must be read it as follow!

posted on 8 Oct 2010 in Instructions, Toys

Photo courtesy of Marcus Antonsson.
Photo of toy box.

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Once upon a time…

posted on 4 Oct 2010 in Instructions, Signs

“Please hold.  Your story is very important to us.”


Found in a small hotel in Kyoto, Japan.

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