Janglish

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proper noun

A variety of English incorporating Japanese words or constructions; English heavily influenced by Japanese grammar or pronunciation.

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EngrishJaplish
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A variety of English incorporating Japanese words or constructions; English heavily influenced by Japanese grammar or pronunciation.

    Synonyms: Engrish, Japlish

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA variety of English incorporating Japanese words or constructions; English heavily influenced by Japanese grammar or pronunciation.

Similar
EngrishJaplish
Also see
japlishjenglish

Origin

Blend of Japanese + English, with intended pun on jangle (“sound discordantly”); coined by English author James Kirkup in 1966.

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Cite this entry
APA

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

MLA

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

Chicago

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

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