Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

japandi

/d͡ʒəˈpæn.di/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: japan-di
IPA: /d͡ʒəˈpæn.di/

17

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A decor design that incorporates Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired elements.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"So popular is Swedish design in Japan that there was a Year of Scandinavian Design celebrated, and Tokyo Design week was abuzz with the new Scandinavian meets Japanese style design trend called Japandi. It is heartwarming to see the Larssons’ love of Japanese prints and katagami come full circle. Karin has truly touched and influenced the lives of millions."
"Japandi is a good fit with hectic modern lifestyles, because “these pieces allow people to create a clean, calm environment in which they can truly unwind”."
"We can create more breathing room by borrowing a few concepts from the Japandi design style."

Etymology

Blend of Japan + Scandi. According to Keti Lytras, the term began being used shortly after the 2016 Milan International Furniture Fair.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

How do you pronounce japandi?: The recorded pronunciation is /d͡ʒəˈpæn.di/.
What does japandi mean?: A decor design that incorporates Japanese and Scandinavian-inspired elements.
Where does japandi come from?: Blend of Japan + Scandi. According to Keti Lytras, the term began being used shortly after the 2016 Milan International Furniture Fair.

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