Japanolatry
noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An admiration for Japan or items that reflect Japanese culture. uncountable
"THESE three books, each in its own manner and degree, are excellent examples of the Japanolatry characteristic of this rococo age."
- 2 A belief in the superiority of Japanese business practices and management style. uncountable
"Finally, the complex and multi-dimensional character of any performance gap can be explored further by introducing cash flow per vehicle produced as a third performance measure; this series shows the limits of Japanolatry because, on this measure, average car companies in Japan as well as America have real problems."
Example
More examples"THESE three books, each in its own manner and degree, are excellent examples of the Japanolatry characteristic of this rococo age."
Etymology
Blend of Japan + idolatry.
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