"J-horror" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: J- (“Japanese”) + horror Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|J|horror|gloss1=Japanese}} J- (“Japanese”) + horror Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} J-horror (uncountable)
  1. Japanese horror fiction in film, video games, and other popular culture, typically marked by psychological tension and supernatural elements. Wikipedia link: J-horror Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-J-horror-en-noun-2XA2w~cx Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with J-

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          "text": "I've given myself the task of tying modern feminism in Japan to the trend in the new wave of J-horror flicks . . . I'd love to be able to include MEMENTO MORI in the discussion, but . . . so I'm holding off ordering a copy.",
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