If you’re planning a trip to Japan, here is the single most useful piece of information:
小 – small
大 – big
If you memorize nothing else, memorize these two symbols. There will come a time when you are desperately searching for a button to flush the toilet. When you see one of these guys, your business transaction can be concluded, young grasshopper. Go forth and use this knowledge in an environmentally responsible manner.
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