Japanism

noun

Ja·​pan·​ism

jə̇ˈpaˌnizəm,

-paaˌ- also jaˈp-

plural -s

1

: a trait or characteristic distinctive of the Japanese or of their civilization or art

modern trend in fine art toward skeletal frameworks … can be traced back to the Japanism of the 70s

—Edgar Kaufmann

2

: Japanese nationalism

a rising tide of Japanism which was soon to overwhelm foreign missionaries

—Hugh Byas

Word History

Etymology

Japan + -ism

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