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Nickname |
Country / City |
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Taxonomies |
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43894
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United States
Honolulu
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EL-S Domain: Computer case from T&C surf
Purpose: It’s a brand, that T&C sells, and most locals, have an item of this brand
Audience: The store itself may attract locals or those who like to surf/ go to the beach.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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51318
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United States
Honolulu
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Sign at the end of the 2022 hapalua half marathon instructing runners to “please Kokua” so that all runners can get a treat at the end. It thanks participants with mahalo.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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24951
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United States
Honolulu
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This is a shirt with a Shaka logo on it and it says Howzit brah (hwc). Howzit also means “how is it?” in English. Brah is short for “braddah” which means “brother” in English. This is symbolic-authentic. R.N.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39031
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United States
Honolulu
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—
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39032
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United States
Honolulu
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—
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39033
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47225
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United States
Honolulu
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GM - I saw this sign at a Starbucks. This locations Starbucks manager was leaving and they made some notes for him. They used the word ke’eaumoku which was the name of the location of the Starbucks.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39034
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47226
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United States
Honolulu
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GM - I saw this while walking down to Waikiki. The intended audience is tourist / visitors. It had drink Aloha all over the posters with Pepsi on it. Just because it has a Aloha on it, I feel like it could attract visitors to drink the “aloha”
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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148859
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ronaleid
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United States
Honolulu
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This photo of the Chinese signage at Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant, one of my favorite places to eat, reminds me of how multilingualism shapes everyday life in Hawai’i. The bright Chinese characters feel familiar and comforting, signaling a cultural presence that has long been part of our islands. Seeing this signage alongside English storefronts reflects the coexistence of immigrant histories and local identity in shared public spaces. For me, dining here is more than enjoying good food, it’s a reminder of how language preserves heritage, builds community, and keeps cultural traditions visible. It shows how multilingual spaces quietly enrich Hawai’i’s urban landscape.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39035
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47227
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United States
Honolulu
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GM - this was in one of the dorm towers. This poster is trying to educate students at UH with the Hawaiian language. Red: ‘Ula’Ula
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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148860
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ronaleid
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United States
Honolulu
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Seeing the HOKA store signage at Ala Moana reminded me of how global languages and cultural meaning flows through everyday spaces in Hawai’i. Hoka means “to fly” in Māori, and the bird embedded in the “O” symbolizes movement, freedom, and uplift, ideas that resonate strongly in an island context. Even in a commercial setting, this small linguistic detail carries cultural significance and reflects how Indigenous languages from across the Pacific appear in our public landscape. Standing in line outside the store, I became more aware of how multilingual branding connects communities, introduces shared symbolism, and adds depth to our shopping environment.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39036
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47228
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United States
Honolulu
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GM - Ono seafood. Ono usually means delicious. I’ve heard it’s a great seafood restaurant - very popular!
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39037
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47229
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United States
Honolulu
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GM - I was at Whole Foods and this was a persons reusable grocery bag. Any kine stuff meaning all kinds of. Good bag for the grocery store
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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39038
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United States
Honolulu
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47230
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United States
Honolulu
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GM - This was for an event space. They used the word da room which means the room. They may have used this to attract more people to look at their place.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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47231
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United States
Honolulu
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GM- I saw this card at Ala Moana target. The targeted audience is probably locals but maybe even tourist because it is in Ala Moana which is very packed with tourist. They used pidgin in the comic an example being “what is dat smell”.
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Multilingual Hawaiʻi
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