Talk:Japanization

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This article only briefly mentions a dictionary definition before launching into a very specific example, the Meiji Restoration, depending on a reference that doesn't even use the term. This gives the impression of being a WP:COATRACK to spin one particular perspective of the issue. Pairadox (talk) 18:55, 8 February 2008 (UTC)

Yes, I admit that the term "Japanization" is not widely used. Let's analyse your question, which actually consists of some "sub-questions". Firstly, though the term "Japanization" is not widely used, the dictionary definition confirmed the existence of this term. Secondly, according to this definition, assimilation to the Japanese culture is also part of Japanization. So even if the reference does not use the term, it refers to the term "assimilation" explicitly for many times. Thus, I think that it is a qualified reference about the Japanization in Okinawa. Thirdly, I don't have much time right now, and since it is not my native language, it takes me longer to write in English. I have to check the reference, the spelling, the grammar, and many other things. Okinawa is only the first case. I would also like to write about the Japanization in Korea, Taiwan, and other places. I would appreciate, and also need, the help from all of you. Qrfqr (talk) 19:21, 8 February 2008 (UTC)