Japanism

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A custom peculiar to Japan. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    A word, phrase or linguistic feature typical of Japan. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A word, phrase or linguistic feature typical of Japan.; Wasei-eigo; Japanese coinages using English words countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Japan + -ism.

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