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wapanese

(internet slang, derogatory, dated) : a person from elsewhere, particularly an unsocial white male, considered overly infatuated with Japanese culture.

wæpəˈniːzDocumented since 2000s2000sGen Z233 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 26, 2026

(internet slang, derogatory, dated) : a person from elsewhere, particularly an unsocial white male, considered overly infatuated with Japanese culture.

Now, I know some of you Wapanese (Caucasian Japan fanboys) might get your panties in a bunch, but it's my opinion. LIVE WITH IT.
Origin: + Japanese, originally first invented in 2002 as an internet slang for a non-Japanese person who is unhealthily obsessed with Japanese culture. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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