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A japanophile can be several things. Depending on the context of the word. It comes from a combination of the English word Japan and the greek word for love. In other words "love of Japan". A Japanophile is: 1) Someone who loves Japan so much they become a naturalized Japanese citizen like Arudo Debito. 2) Has and extensive interest in learning Japanese or has a strong interesting in doing so. 3) Has a strong interest in Japanese pop-culture such as comics, animated shows, dramas, game shows, music, movies, ect. 4) Has a strong interest in Japanese traditional culture such as mythology and folklore more so than other countries. 5) Some who takes a strong pro-Japanese opinion on things despite not being Japanese. This includes defending Yasukuni visits, Nanking Denial, agreement with Japanese draconian immigration law and agreement with Japanese Nationalists in general.
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