Japonaiserie
[jap-uh-nez-uh-ree, -nez-uh-ree; French zha-paw-nezuh-ree] /ˌdʒæp əˌnɛz əˈri, -ˈnɛz ə ri; French ʒa pɔ nɛzəˈri/
noun
1.
stylistic characteristics, as in art, decor, or film, influenced by or reflective of Japanese culture and tradition.
2.
something, as an art object, displaying these characteristics.
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