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Kotomora

ジャパニーズスマイル

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noun

Japanese smile; smiling in awkward situations

Refers to a cultural stereotype where Japanese people smile to hide embarrassment, discomfort, or negative feelings. Often used in discussions of cross-cultural communication.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from Japanese smile