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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.
この建物は和洋折衷のデザインだ。
This building has a Japanese-Western fusion design.
和洋折衷の料理が人気を集めている。
Japanese-Western fusion cuisine is gaining popularity.
明治時代には和洋折衷の生活様式が広まった。
During the Meiji era, a blended Japanese-Western lifestyle became widespread.
USAGE:
A four-character compound (四字熟語) made up of 和 (Japanese), 洋 (Western), 折 (blending), and 衷 (middle/compromise). Used to describe anything that combines Japanese and Western elements, from architecture and interior design to food and fashion.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 和洋折衷の建物 (Japanese-Western style building)
- 和洋折衷の料理 (fusion cuisine)
- 和洋折衷のスタイル (blended style)
- 和洋折衷の住宅 (Japanese-Western style house)
RELATED:
- 和風: Japanese style
- 洋風: Western style
- 折衷: compromise, blending — the general term for combining two things