English Explanatory Dictionary

Japandering

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The phenomenon of Western celebrities or actors appearing in Japanese television commercials, often for products they would not promote in their home countries; these ads are usually marked by an absurd, high-energy, or surreal tone, catering to Japanese consumer tastes.

Word forms

Japandering Japanderings

Etymology

Blend of Japan + pandering; emerged in the early 2000s.

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