Japanophile

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English

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Etymology

From Japan +‎ -o- +‎ -phile.

Pronunciation

  • (UK) enPR: jə-păn'ə-fīl', jə-păn'ō-fīl', IPA(key): /dʒəˌpænə(ʊ)ˈfaɪl/
  • Rhymes: -aɪl

Noun

Japanophile (plural Japanophiles)

  1. A person who loves the country, culture, or people of Japan.
    Synonym: Nipponophile
    Antonyms: Japanophobe, Nipponophobe
    • 1990 December 9, Brian Scott Carr, “Erotic Art From Japan”, in Gay Community News, volume 18, number 21, page 8:
      I am convinced that this book is not solely of interest to Japanophiles. The quality of Sado Hasegawa's work shines through and the book should prove to be a valued asset to any home library and is beautiful for display.

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