Definition: "Japanizing" is a phrase that has been used to describe an act of altering or changing one's identity, nationality, or cultural practices in order to blend into or fit in with another culture. It can be seen as a way to achieve assimilation or integration. The term "japanizes" implies that the individual or group is attempting to alter their identity so as to blend in and belong to a different culture, which may include elements of Japanese culture such as language, customs, food