Jap: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฏ๐ต
Jap
[ dสรฆp ]
informal reference
The term 'Jap' is a derogatory slang term used to refer to Japanese people, particularly during World War II. It is considered highly offensive and racist. Because of its history of use in propaganda and dehumanization, the term is largely avoided in modern discourse.
Examples of usage
- The term 'Jap' was frequently used in wartime propaganda.
- After the war, many countries sought to distance themselves from derogatory terms like 'Jap'.
Translations
Translations of the word "Jap" in other languages:
๐ต๐น jap
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคช
๐ฉ๐ช Jap
๐ฎ๐ฉ Jepang
๐บ๐ฆ ัะฟะพะฝะตัั
๐ต๐ฑ Japoลczyk
๐ฏ๐ต ใธใฃใใ
๐ซ๐ท Jap
๐ช๐ธ japonรฉs
๐น๐ท Japon
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผ๋ณธ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุจุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ Jap
๐ธ๐ฐ Jap
๐จ๐ณ ๆฅๆฌไบบ
๐ธ๐ฎ Jap
๐ฎ๐ธ Jap
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฟะพะฝะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ yapon
๐ฒ๐ฝ japonรฉs
Etymology
The word 'Jap' is an abbreviation derived from 'Japanese' and was first used in a derogatory manner during World War I and particularly became widespread during World War II. It was used by soldiers and civilians alike in reference to enemy soldiers of Japan. Its usage was not initially confined to a specific period but became prominent during the conflict, where there was strong anti-Japanese sentiment due to wartime propaganda. Over time, the term became synonymous with racism and discrimination towards Japanese people and their descendants. Following the war, societal attitudes shifted, and the term was recognized for its harmful connotation, leading to its decline in use among respectful discourse. Today, it is considered a racial slur that is offensive to many and thus is largely absent from polite conversation. The history of this term serves as a reminder of the impacts of wartime rhetoric and the importance of language in shaping perceptions of cultural and ethnic identities.