japonaiserie

[ jap-uh-nez-uh-ree, -nez-uh-ree; French zha-paw-nezuh-ree ]

noun

1. stylistic characteristics, as in art, decor, or film, influenced by or reflective of Japanese culture and tradition.
2. something, as an art object, displaying these characteristics.

Word History and Origins

Origin of japonaiserie¹

1895–1900; < French, equivalent to japonais Japanese ( Japon Japan + -ais < Latin -ēnsis -ensis; -ese ) + -erie -ery

Example Sentences

Once the war-cry of the Goncourts was, Japonaiserie for ever.

From Project Gutenberg

Now the docks are a splendid piece of Japonaiserie, both odd, peculiar, and terrific.

From Project Gutenberg