Japanish
/d͡ʒəˈpæˌnɪʃ/
Japanish adjective: resembling or characteristic of the Japanese or their culture or manners.
Adjective
Japanish (comparative more Japanish, superlative most Japanish)
- Resembling or characteristic of the Japanese or their culture or manners.
- 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.2014, George Solt, The Untold History of Ramen, page 162
- Synonyms:
- Japanesey, Japanesish, Japanesque
Synonyms of Japanish
Forms of Japanish
| comparative | more Japanish |
|---|---|
| superlative | most Japanish |
| alternative form | Japannish |
Origin of Japanish
From Japan + -ish. Piecewise doublet of Japanesque.
Questions about Japanish
- What does Japanish mean?
- Japanish means resembling or characteristic of the Japanese or their culture or manners.
- What part of speech is Japanish?
- Japanish is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce Japanish?
- Japanish is pronounced /d͡ʒəˈpæˌnɪʃ/.
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