japanese

UK /ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz/ US /ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz/
adj 2noun 2name 1

Definitions

adj

1

Of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of 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.

2

Of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of Japan, its people, language, or culture.

The Ainu were subject to forced assimilation by the Japanese since at least the 18th century.

noun

1

A person living in or originating 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.

2

Ellipsis of Japanese food.

Let’s go out to eat. I’m in the mood for Japanese.

name

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!

What Japanese you speak also depends on your gender. There’s a “rough” language for men and a more “ladylike” language for women, but you must understand both.

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