japanism

Ja·pan·ism

J j

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-pan-iz-uh m]
- /dʒəˈpæn ɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [juh-pan-iz-uh m]
- /dʒəˈpæn ɪz əm/

Definitions of japanism word

noun japanism a custom, trait, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of Japan or its people. 1
noun japanism devotion to or preference for Japan and its institutions. 1
noun japanism A custom peculiar to Japan. 0
noun japanism A word, phrase or linguistic feature typical of Japan. 0

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Origin of japanism

First appearance:

before 1885

One of the 21% newest English words

1885-90; < French japonisme; see Japan, -ism

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Parts of speech for Japanism

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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japanism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.