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
Edgar Kaufmann2
: Japanese nationalism
a rising tide of Japanism which was soon to overwhelm foreign missionaries—Hugh Byas
Hugh ByasArticles Related to Japanism
Dictionary Entries Near Japanism
Cite this Entry
“Japanism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japanism. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share