Japanish

English

Etymology

From Japan +‎ -ish. Piecewise doublet of Japanesque.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

Japanish (comparative more Japanish, superlative most Japanish)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of the Japanese or their culture or manners.
    Synonyms: Japanesey, Japanesish, Japanesque
    • 2014, George Solt, The Untold History of Ramen, page 162:
      The Japanish decor that characterized the post-1990s ramen specialty shop essentially marked a new relationship between the younger generation of Japanese and their understanding of national history.

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