Japanglish

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proper noun

English words that have been co-opted into Japanese vernacular, often incorrectly.

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Meanings

proper noun
  1. English words that have been co-opted into Japanese vernacular, often incorrectly.
  2. English terms or names that have been localized for Japanese use.

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Origin

Blend of Japanese + English.

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Cite this entry
APA

Japanglish. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Japanglish

MLA

“Japanglish.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Japanglish. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Japanglish,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Japanglish.

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