Japanese
ˌdʒæpəˈniːz
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Definition of Japanese - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cuisinefood originating from Japan
  • We had Japanese for dinner last night.
sushi
2.
nationalityperson born in or whose ancestors come from Japan
  • She met a Japanese at the conference.
Nipponese
3.
languagelanguage spoken by people in Japan
  • He is learning Japanese to study in Tokyo.

Adjective

1.
countryrelated to the culture and traditions of the East Asian island nation
  • The festival had a Japanese theme.
Nipponese
2.
linguisticsrelated to the language spoken in Japan
  • He is studying Japanese literature.
Japanese-speaking
3.
nationalityrelated to Japan or its people
  • She loves Japanese cuisine.
Nipponese
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Expressions with Japanese

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paper products produced in Japan
The store stocks various types of Japanese paper..
official currency of Japan
The Japanese Yen is strong against the dollar.
ornamental tree with deeply incised leaves
They planted a Japanese maple for its beauty.
fast-growing vine native to East Asia
Japanese arrowroot can quickly cover entire fields.
garden designed in traditional Japanese style with arranged rocks, water and plants
We walked through the peaceful Japanese garden at the museum.
group of islands forming the country of Japan
The Japanese Islands are known for their beautiful landscapes.

Origin of Japanese

Japanese, Nihon (origin of the sun)

Terms with Japanese included in their meaning

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Japanese work
animated work from Japan, regardless of style
Japanese clothing
traditional Japanese garment with wide sleeves
various toppings
Japanese dish with rice and various toppings
cuisine
Japanese dish with vinegared rice and raw fish
Japanese dish
type of sushi wrapped in seaweed, cut into pieces
food
pungent green Japanese condiment from Eutrema japonicum
global animation
animated work from any country, similar to Japanese style
plant
flower of the cherry tree, especially Japanese cherry

Examples of Japanese in a sentence

  • Japanese is my favorite type of cuisine.
  • A Japanese won the marathon this year.
  • The Japanese I met was very friendly.
  • Japanese is a complex language to master.
  • She teaches Japanese at the local community center.
  • She wore a Japanese kimono to the event.

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  1. French:japonais, nippon, ...
  2. German:japanisches Essen, japanisch, ...
  3. Italian:giapponese, nipponico, ...
  4. Spanish:comida japonesa, nipón, ...
  5. Portuguese:comida japonesa, nipónico, ...
  6. Chinese:日本料理, 日本的, ...
  7. Japanese:和食, 日本的な, ...
  8. Arabic:ياباني, يَابَانِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:יָפָנִי, יַפָּנִי, ...
  10. Russian:японская кухня, японский, ...
  11. Ukrainian:японська кухня, японський, ...
  12. Hindi:जापानी, जापान से संबंधित, ...
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