Japonaiserie
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/ˌʒæpənəˈzɛri/
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/ˌʒæpənəˈzeəri/
imitation of Japanese style
Etymology
'Japonaiserie' originates from French, specifically the word 'japonaiserie', where 'japonais' meant 'Japanese'.
'Japonaiserie' came into English from French in the late 19th century during the vogue for Japanese art known as 'Japonisme'; it was used to name imitations or works in a Japanese manner.
Initially it referred broadly to the fashion or taste for Japanese objects and designs; over time it has come to be used for individual works or motifs that imitate or evoke Japanese style.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a work of art, decorative object, or design that imitates or evokes Japanese style; an example of Western taste for Japanese motifs (especially in the late 19th century).
The museum exhibited a Japonaiserie that borrowed motifs from ukiyo-e prints.
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Last updated: 2026/01/11 21:01