Definitions
- Referring to the process of making something Japanese in style or character. - Describing the act of adapting or modifying something to fit Japanese culture or aesthetics. - Talking about the influence of Japanese culture on a particular thing or person.
- Referring to the act of making something or someone more Japanese in character or nature. - Describing the process of adopting Japanese customs, traditions, or practices. - Talking about the influence of Japanese culture on a particular thing or person.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to the influence of Japanese culture on something or someone.
- 2Both words can be used to describe the process of adapting or modifying something to fit Japanese culture or aesthetics.
- 3Both words can be used as verbs to indicate an action taken to make something more Japanese.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Japanize is more commonly used in American English, while japonize is more commonly used in British English.
- 2Meaning: Japanize emphasizes the style or character of something, while japonize emphasizes the adoption of Japanese customs or practices.
- 3Connotation: Japanize has a neutral connotation, while japonize can have a negative connotation of cultural appropriation or exoticism.
Remember this!
Japanize and japonize are synonyms that both refer to the influence of Japanese culture on something or someone. However, Japanize emphasizes the style or character of something, while japonize emphasizes the adoption of Japanese customs or practices. Additionally, Japanize is more commonly used in American English, while japonize is more commonly used in British English.
