Japanize

verb Jap·a·nize \ˈja-pə-ˌnīz\

Jap·a·nizedJap·a·niz·ing

Definition of JAPANIZE

transitive verb

: to make Japanese

: to bring (as an area or industry) under the influence of Japan

— Jap·a·ni·za·tion \ˌja-pə-nə-ˈzā-shən\ noun

1890

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