J-

prefix

Used to form nouns for things originating in Japan.

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Meanings

prefix
  1. informalUsed to form nouns for things originating in Japan.

Origin

Clipping of Japanese.

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APA

J-. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/J-

MLA

“J-.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/J-. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “J-,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/J-.

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