Transcription
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- [jap-uh-neez, -nees]
- /ˌdʒæp əˈniz, -ˈnis/
- /ˌdzæp.əˈniːz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jap-uh-neez, -nees]
- /ˌdʒæp əˈniz, -ˈnis/
Definitions of japanese word
- adjective japanese of, relating to, or characteristic of Japan, its people, or their language. 1
- noun plural japanese a native or inhabitant of Japan. 1
- noun plural japanese a person of Japanese ancestry. 1
- noun plural japanese the language of Japan. Abbreviation: Japn., Japn. 1
- noun japanese A native or national of Japan, or a person of Japanese descent. 1
- noun japanese language of Japan 1
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Origin of japanese
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; Japan + -ese
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Japanese
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
japanese popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
japanese usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for japanese
adj japanese
- asian — Asian means belonging to or relating to Asia. British people use this term especially to refer to India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh. Americans use this term especially to refer to China, Korea, Thailand, Japan, or Vietnam.
- chinese — Chinese means relating to or belonging to China, or its people, languages, or culture.
- korean — of or relating to Korea, its inhabitants, or their language.
adjective japanese
- oriental — (usually initial capital letter) of, relating to, or characteristic of the Orient, or East; Eastern.
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