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ワンパターン

also: ワンパタン

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Meanings

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na-adjective, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no', noun

one-track; repetitive; predictable; stereotyped

Describes something that always follows the same pattern, lacking variety. Often used critically for ideas, behavior, or creative works. Wasei-eigo from English 'one pattern'.

wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from one pattern