japonizer

/dʒæpoʊnaɪzər/

Definitions

1. noun

Someone who imitates or tries to emulate Japanese culture, especially in a superficial or pretentious way.

“The artist was accused of being a japonizer, as his work was heavily influenced by Japanese aesthetics but lacked genuine cultural understanding.”

Synonyms

  • exoticizer
  • orientalist

Antonyms

  • cultural ambassador
  • japanophile