Japansplaining
Jon was caught japansplaining when he tried to say the perverted Doritos packaging in Japan was not unusual and somehow had a deep, spiritual meaning.
Japansplaining by One Button Bowes March 28, 2021
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Japansplaining
Pronounced like: "Mansplaining"
When a self-righteous Japanophile or non-Japanese person tries to tell someone of Japanese descent how they should think, feel or behave based upon their own preconceived notions about the culture.
See also: Asshole.
When a self-righteous Japanophile or non-Japanese person tries to tell someone of Japanese descent how they should think, feel or behave based upon their own preconceived notions about the culture.
See also: Asshole.
Her date was Japansplaining why she should be more docile and studious.
Was Karen Japansplaining The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, again?
Jack was Japansplaining to Jill that she should really enjoy anime.
Was Karen Japansplaining The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, again?
Jack was Japansplaining to Jill that she should really enjoy anime.
Japansplaining by michlow March 27, 2022
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jasonsplaining
When liberal, cuck male attempts to condescend with a nonsensical, self-righteous, and circuitous argument.
Wow! Thanks for jasonsplaining it for me. That was the least insightful thing I've ever heard. Do you have any more generalizations that make no sense that you'd like to share?
jasonsplaining by jimbojimmyjim March 30, 2022
Jansplaining
A german's person strong inclination to share their opinions and insights, often believing that they have a deeper understanding of a subject matter than others. Their persistent need to explain and assert their knowledge can sometimes come across as arrogant or overbearing. However, it's important to note that their intentions may stem from a genuine desire to share information and contribute to conversations.
"Whenever Maria talks about her Mexican heritage, Hans is continuously jansplaining as if he knows more about her culture than she does. In an attempt to further assert his expertise. Later, he even goes as far as sending Maria an article on Mexican traditions and customs, as if she needs to be educated by him."
Jansplaining by Fat Johnny from Sales July 18, 2023
Jansplaining
The term for a German's strong inclination to share their opinions and insights, often believing that they have a deeper understanding of a subject matter than others. Their persistent need to explain and assert their knowledge can sometimes come across as arrogant or overbearing. However, it's important to note that their intentions may stem from a genuine desire to share information and contribute to conversations.
"Whenever Maria talks about her Mexican heritage, Hans is jansplaining to Maria with unsolicited explanations and corrections, as if he knows more about her culture than she does. Later, he even goes as far as sending Maria an article on Mexican traditions and customs, as if she needs to be educated by him."
Jansplaining by Fat Johnny from Sales July 18, 2023
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