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Nipponism

Nipponism

English

Noun

Nipponism ‎(plural Nipponisms)

Anything of Japanese origin.
A Japanese word or phrase used in English.

Quotations

2001 August 30, Ross Klatte, “Min-you, 'Kuroda Bushi'”, sci.lang.japan, Usenet
In English the word is used only with God and money (excuse the tautology). The ubitquitous use of "almighty" is a Nipponism. Just "mighty" is better.

nipponism

Nipponism

English

Noun

Nipponism ‎(plural Nipponisms)

Anything of Japanese origin.
A Japanese word or phrase used in English.

Quotations

2001 August 30, Ross Klatte, “Min-you, 'Kuroda Bushi'”, sci.lang.japan, Usenet
In English the word is used only with God and money (excuse the tautology). The ubitquitous use of "almighty" is a Nipponism. Just "mighty" is better.