japanicize

/dʒæpænˈɪsaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to make something resemble Japanese culture, especially through the incorporation of Japanese elements or aesthetics

“The designer japanicized the restaurant’s interior with traditional Japanese lanterns and tatami mats.”

2. noun

the process or act of japanicizing something

“The japanicization of the city’s architecture has been a topic of debate among urban planners.”

Synonyms

  • asiatify
  • orientalize

Antonyms

  • westernize