Nippon-style
|nip-pon-style|
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/ˈnɪpənˌstaɪl/
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/ˈnɪpɒnˌstaɪl/
Japanese manner or appearance
Etymology
'Nippon-style' originates from Japanese and English elements: 'Nippon' (日本) from Japanese meaning 'Japan', combined with the English noun/suffix 'style' (from Latin/French) meaning 'manner or fashion'.
'Nippon' is the native Japanese name for Japan (日本). The English word 'style' comes from Latin 'stilus' via Old French 'estile'/'style' and Middle English 'style'. The compound 'Nippon-style' is a modern English formation that joins the Japanese proper name with the English word 'style' to indicate a Japanese type or manner.
Individually, 'Nippon' meant 'Japan' and 'style' meant 'manner or fashion'; together as a modern compound, they now mean 'in the manner of Japan' or 'Japanese-influenced design/approach'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a style, design, or way of doing things that is inspired by or derived from Japanese traditions, culture, or aesthetics.
The designer incorporated a Nippon-style into the new collection.
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Adjective 1
characteristic of or relating to Nippon (Japan); having features, aesthetics, customs, or design elements typical of Japan.
The cafe was decorated in a Nippon-style, with low wooden tables and paper lanterns.
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Last updated: 2026/01/11 22:14