Japanisation

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The process by which cultural, economic, political, or social elements are increasingly influenced by or adapted to practices and characteristics typical of a certain East Asian island nation known for its advanced technology and unique traditions ; transforming or assimilating aspects of a different society to resemble those commonly associated with this industrialized nation ; adopting practices, styles, or organizational methods derived from this country’s customs and innovations in various contexts including business, governance, or culture
2. The act of integrating cultural norms, industrial standards, or social behaviors inspired by an East Asian country famed for its heritage and technological growth ; modifying local or foreign systems to align more closely with those typical of this nation known for its distinctive societal patterns ; the adoption and incorporation of this country’s approaches to economics, education, or lifestyle into another community or setting
3. A phenomenon describing the shift towards the customs, management techniques, and societal values characteristic of a prominent East Asian island nation noted for its economic development and cultural export ; the influence exerted by this country’s way of life on other regions, leading to similarities in cultural or industrial practices ; conversion to or imitation of patterns exemplified by this country’s modern and historical identity in different domains such as business methodologies or cultural expressions

Etymology: The word "japanisation" is the British spelling of "Japanization," and it is built from "Japan" plus the suffix "-ize" (or its British form "-ise"), with "-ation" added to form the noun. The pattern is the same as in "Americanization" or "modernisation": a proper noun becomes a verb meaning "to make like," and the verb then gives rise to a noun for the process. Because the root is the name of a country, the word carries a sense of a whole nation's customs being absorbed or copied. Its meaning is usually given as adopting eastern customs, so it describes the process by which something foreign to a Western setting takes on Japanese habits, styles, or ways of life. The word is most often used in describing how other cultures absorb Japanese influence, from food and design to entertainment and manners.

Synonyms: japanization, japanifying, japanizing, japanese influence, japanization process

Antonyms: de-japanisation, de-japanization, westernization, americanization, decolonization