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Japanization

Japanization

9.9
A long period of slow growth, low prices, and an aging population
  • noun
  • /ˌdʒæpənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
: japonización
  • Economists fear that prolonged low interest rates could lead to Japanization in other developed countries.

Examples

  • Some analysts argue that Japanization is a risk for countries facing an aging population and weak demand.

  • The government introduced new policies to avoid the Japanization of the national economy.

  • Many economists are concerned about Japanization in the West.

  • The Japanization of the economy has led to stagnation.

  • Economists fear that prolonged low interest rates could lead to Japanization in other developed countries.

  • The government introduced new policies to avoid the Japanization of the national economy.

  • Some analysts argue that Japanization is a risk for countries facing an aging population and weak demand.

Surface Forms

Japanization singular
Japanizations plural

Morphology

Japanization = Japanize (semi-transparent) = Japan + ize + ation

The noun is directly formed from the verb 'Japanize' with the productive suffix '-ation'.

Etymology

Japanization comes from Japan and the ending -ization, which means 'the process of making like'. So Japanization is used when an economy starts to act like Japan's, with slow growth, low prices, and an aging population.