日本式
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Meanings
1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
Japanese style; Japanese system
Used broadly for anything done in a Japanese manner, method, or format. Often appears as a modifier with の.
This inn is famous for its Japanese-style service.
In a Japanese-style meeting, it starts with exchanging business cards.
2
Nihon-shiki romanization
abbreviation
Abbreviation of 日本式ローマ字, a romanization system for Japanese that strictly follows kana orthography. Used mainly in linguistic contexts.
See also: 日本式ローマ字
In Nihon-shiki romanization, 'し' is written as 'si'.
Usage patterns
- 日本式の〈物〉a Japanese-style ~
This inn's Japanese-style rooms are popular.
- 〈物〉を日本式に〈動詞〉to do something in the Japanese way
He wrote his name in romanized form using the Japanese style.
- 日本式で〈動詞〉to do something in the Japanese manner
The foreign tourists were bowing in the Japanese manner.