noun
large street demonstration
Wasei-eigo from 'France demo', referring to the large-scale, often disruptive street protests associated with France. Used in Japanese media to describe similar large demonstrations.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from France demo
昨日の抗議活動はまるでフランスデモのようだった。
Yesterday's protest was just like a large French-style street demonstration.
Variant with interpunct, also seen in writing.
A general term for any demonstration or protest. フランスデモ specifically implies a very large, intense, and often chaotic street protest.
Wasei-eigo from 'France' and 'demo(nstration)', coined in Japanese to describe the large-scale street protests stereotypically associated with France.