Japanese
|Jap/a/nese|
/ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
related to Japan
Etymology
'Japanese' originates from the English word 'Japan,' which is derived from the Portuguese 'Japão,' ultimately from the Chinese '日本' (Rìběn), meaning 'origin of the sun.'
'Japanese' evolved from the earlier English term 'Japanish,' which was used in the 16th century.
Initially, it referred to anything related to Japan, and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person from Japan or of Japanese descent.
She is a Japanese living in New York.
Synonyms
Noun 2
the language spoken in Japan.
He is learning Japanese at school.
Adjective 1
relating to Japan, its people, or their language.
Japanese culture is rich and diverse.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35