Japanism

[ juh-pan-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. a custom, trait, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of Japan or its people.
2. devotion to or preference for Japan and its institutions.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Japanism¹

1885–90; < French japonisme; Japan, -ism

Example Sentences

Categorically opposed to this thought is another school, which its adherents call “Japanism.”

From Project Gutenberg

If you can but trust us, you will find us to be the greatest helpers in the fight against Naziism, Fascism and Japanism and the like.

From Time Magazine Archive

After he stalked out of the League of Nations' conference on Manchuria last February, he sounded off for Japan through France, Britain and the U. S. Back home, the Japanese glowed proudly at Matsuoka's Japanism.

From Time Magazine Archive

Araki sometimes abbreviates by the term "Japanism," urges Japan's representatives abroad to explain and spread its gospel.

From Time Magazine Archive

Japanism is a world communism of moral responsibility, ideals, obligations and honor, unlimited by time, unbounded by distance or area and irrespective of race or nationality.

From Time Magazine Archive