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Japanese acronyms

The following alphabetical acronyms were invented in Japan and do not have the same meaning in English. See also wasei-eigo and English letters used in puns.
Acronym Supposed English Meaning
CM Commercial Message TV commercial, TV advertisement
NG "No Good" Opposite of OK
OB "Old boy" Retiree
OL "Office Lady" Female office worker