What is the Japanese equivalent for francophile?

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Similar to this question, what is the term used to refer to people who like Japan or Japanese culture?

John Clifford · Accepted Answer · 2016-01-14 23:42:39Z

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Formally, the equivalent term would be

Nipponophile

though coloquially or in a more insulting context

Weeaboo

is sometimes used as well.

answered Jan 14 '16 at 23:42

John Clifford

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Another word someone might use is Otaku. – William Papsco Jan 14 '16 at 23:57
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I was going to include that but Otaku is more for people who are into anime, which isn't what the OP was asking for. – John Clifford Jan 14 '16 at 23:59
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Yeah, you're right, but I feel like it's relevant enough to at least be mentioned. – William Papsco Jan 15 '16 at 0:05
I would agree with that. +1 to your comments for additional info. ^_^ – John Clifford Jan 15 '16 at 0:14
I have never heard either "Nipponophile" or "weeaboo" in my three decades as a Japan resident and Japanophile. – curious-proofreader Jan 15 '16 at 5:20

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curious-proofreader · Accepted Answer · 2016-01-15 05:14:31Z

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Japanophile

"Japanophile" is a pretty common expression.

answered Jan 15 '16 at 5:14

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