/jap'euh nez'euh ree", -nez"euh ree/ ; Fr. /zhann paw nezeu rddee"/ , n.
1. stylistic characteristics, as in art, decor, or film, influenced by or reflective of Japanese culture and tradition.
2. something, as an art object, displaying these characteristics.
[ 1895-1900; japonais Japanese ( Japon JAPAN + -ais -ensis -ENSIS; cf. -ESE) + -erie -ERY ]