Japanese
Etymology

From Japan + -ese after the model of earlier Portuguese japonês, nl. japonensis, French japonais, etc.

Pronunciation
  • IPA: /ˌd͡ʒæpəˈniːz/
Adjective

Japanese (not comparable)

  1. Of, relating to, or derived from Japan, its people, language, or culture.
    A Japanese saw is one that cuts on the pull stroke rather than on the push stroke.
    In the United States, Japanese animation has had a tremendous surge in popularity over the last few years.
Synonyms Translations Noun

Japanese

  1. (countable, chiefly, in the plural) A person/people living in or coming from Japan, or of Japanese ancestry.
    A Japanese will typically have black hair, brown eyes, and pale skin.
    • 2007 October 16, Madeleine Brand, “Japan Struggles to Meet Its CO2 Emissions Limits”, Day to Day, National Public Radio,
      Motoyuki Shibata isn’t a typical Japanese.
    • 1938, Ogden Nash, The Japanese:
      How courteous is the Japanese;
      He always says, "Excuse it, please."
  2. (uncountable) Japanese food.
    Let’s go out to eat. I’m in the mood for Japanese.
Synonyms Translations Proper noun
  1. A language that is primarily spoken in East Asia and is the official language of Japan.
    I’ve been studying Japanese for three years, and I still can’t order pizza in Tokyo!
Synonyms Translations


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