Why would you avoid C++ keywords in Java?

Question

A popular editor uses highlighting to help programmers avoid using C++ keywords in Java. The following words are displayed using the same colors as a syntax error:

auto delete extern friend inline redeclared register signed sizeof
struct template typedef union unsigned operator

Why would this be considered important?

Answer 1

To avoid confusion. The largest migration path in the entire industry over the last 15 years was from C++ to Java. Thus, it would be wise to avoid using those words in a new context where they no longer mean anything.