Japanese meaning of 和洋折衷
Reading:
わようせっちゅう (wayō secchū)
English Translation:
Japanese-Western fusion
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
A mixture of Japanese and Western styles.
Cultural Context:
Seen in cooking, architecture, and design to describe fusion.
日本風と西洋風の要素を組み合わせること。
料理、建築、デザインで融合を表す。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “のスタイル.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as implying conflict between East and West.
Example
Basic Example
この家は和洋折衷のデザインだ。
This house has a Japanese-Western fusion design.
Applied Example
和洋折衷の弁当は、外国人選手にも好評だった。
The Japanese-Western fusion bento was a hit even with foreign players.