Pronunciation

/dʒəˈpænɪʃ/

Definitions

• Adjective: Of or relating to Japan, its people, language, or culture. For example: “She’s learning Japanese cuisine.”
• Noun: The language spoken by the people of Japan. For example: “I’m studying Japanese this semester.”

Adjective (Definitions & Examples)

• Definition: Describing something that originates from or is characteristic of Japan.
  • Example Sentence: “The restaurant serves authentic Japanese sushi.”
• Definition: Referring to a person who is a native or inhabitant of Japan.
  • Example Sentence: “She’s a Japanese national with a deep understanding of her country’s history.”

Noun (Definitions & Examples)

• Definition: As a proper noun, it denotes the language itself.
  • Example Sentence: “Japanese grammar is quite different from English.”
• Phrases:
  • “Learn Japanese” implies the process of acquiring knowledge of the Japanese language.
  • “Speak Japanese fluently” indicates a high level of proficiency in the language.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “The company imports high-quality Japanese electronics.”
• Noun: “He’s fluent in three languages, including Japanese.”

Synonyms

• Nipponese (for adjective referring to people or things from Japan)
• Japonic (for the language, often used in linguistic contexts)

Note: There are no exact synonyms for ‘Japanese’ when referring to the nationality or language; however, terms like ‘Japan-born’, ‘Japan-based’, or ‘Japanese-speaking’ can be used contextually to convey similar meanings.