Word: Japan

Pronunciation

/dʒəˈpæn/

Definitions

• Noun: The East Asian country officially known as Nippon or Nihon, consisting of four main islands (Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku) and numerous smaller ones. It has a rich cultural heritage and is famous for its technology, art, cuisine, and automotive industry. Example: “Japan is known for its advanced robotics technology.”
• Adjective: Relating to or originating from Japan. Example: “Japanese sushi is renowned worldwide.”

Phrases

• “Made in Japan”: Refers to products manufactured in Japan, often associated with high quality and precision.
• “The Land of the Rising Sun”: A poetic name for Japan, reflecting its geographical location east of China where the sun rises.
• “Japanimation”: A term referring to Japanese animation, commonly shortened to anime.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After visiting Tokyo, I gained a deep appreciation for the culture of Japan.”
• Adjective: “She collects vintage Japanese kimonos.”

Synonyms

• Nippon
• Nihon
• Japanese Empire (historical)
• Japanese Isles (geographical reference)

Note: Japan does not have verb, adverb, or other parts of speech forms commonly used like the example provided for “hello”.