Meanings
comparative more Japanish · superlative most Japanish · alternative Japannish
- 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 162Synonyms: Japanesey, Japanesish, Japanesque
Synonyms & antonyms
adjectiveResembling or characteristic of the Japanese or their culture or manners.
Origin
From Japan + -ish. Piecewise doublet of Japanesque.
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Japanish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Japanish
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