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Old 19-Aug-2005, 05:31
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Good afternoon or evening. Please tell me what does mean this cliche "Big In Japan" thatks a lot for your help.
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Old 19-Aug-2005, 12:11
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Default Re: Big in Japan

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Without any context, it does not seem to be a cliche-- big is simply an idiom meaning popular, and can be used of any place or group.

Gameboy is big with subteens.
Manga are big in Japan.

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Old 19-Aug-2005, 19:31
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Default Re: Big in Japan

Additionally,

Try saying it this way,

Please tell me what "big In Japan" means.

OR

What does "big in Japan" mean?
Do you know what "big in Japan" means?
Could you tell me what "big in Japan" means?
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