和製英語

Japanese

kanjitab
Definitions
  • Japanese pseudo-anglicisms: Japanese coinages using English roots, not in use in anglophone countries nor by English native speakers, but only by speakers of Japanese

Etymology

Compound from Japanese 和製 (Japanese-made) + Japanese 英語 (English language, English).

Origin

Japanese

英語

Gloss

English language, English

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