"Okay" from Japan?

Posted by Pawn October 26, 2003

I was pretty intriqued when I read about the origins of the word "Okay".

I always thought it came from the Japanese word: ryoukai.

Anyway, I'm curious to know why this is excluded as a possibility? Thanks!

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