和洋折衷(わようせっちゅう)

わようせっちゅう
noun, no-adjective
blending of Japanese and Western styles
1. blending of Japanese and Western styles; Japanese-Western fusion
The combination or harmonizing of Japanese (和) and Western (洋) elements in architecture, food, fashion, or culture. A concept deeply rooted in Japan's history of cultural adaptation since the Meiji era.
この建物(たてもの)は和洋折衷(わようせっちゅう)のデザインだ。
This building has a Japanese-Western fusion design.
和洋折衷(わようせっちゅう)の料理(りょうり)が人気(にんき)を集(あつ)めている。
Japanese-Western fusion cuisine is gaining popularity.
明治時代(めいじじだい)には和洋折衷(わようせっちゅう)の生活様式(せいかつようしき)が広(ひろ)まった。
During the Meiji era, a blended Japanese-Western lifestyle became widespread.

Usage

A four-character compound (四字熟語(よじじゅくご)) made up of 和(わ) (Japanese), 洋(よう) (Western), 折(せっ) (blending), and 衷(ちゅう) (middle/compromise). Used to describe anything that combines Japanese and Western elements, from architecture and interior design to food and fashion.

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Related: 和風(わふう) (Japanese style)
Related: 洋風(ようふう) (Western style)
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Added 2026.3.18 17:00 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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