In the back of the book was a simple Japanese-English sex glossary, and he began reading words in alphabetical order. “Aho,” he said in a booming voice, and gave us the English translation (Shithead). “What did he just say?” Rie asked me, not quite understanding his accent. When I repeated the word, she began laughing and slapping her knee, saying: “Iya da! Kawaii!” (I can’t stand it! How cute!)
