Japanism
Americannoun
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a custom, trait, or other feature peculiar to or characteristic of Japan or its people.
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devotion to or preference for Japan and its institutions.
Etymology
Origin of Japanism
Example Sentences
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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
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