japanese
//ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz//
Forms
- Comparative
- more japanese
- Superlative
- most japanese
- Plural
- japanese
Definitions
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.
- The Ainu were subject to forced assimilation by the Japanese since at least the 18th century.
- In the United States, Japanese animation has had a tremendous surge in popularity over the last few years.
1.A native or inhabitant of Japan.
2.A member of the predominant ethnic group of Japan, also found throughout the world in diaspora.
- A Japanese will typically have black hair, brown eyes, and pale skin.
3.Ellipsis of Japanese food.
- Let’s go out to eat. I’m in the mood for Japanese.
Frequency
Overall
Uncommon· #2287
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Rare
- General reading & writing
- Uncommon
- Academic
- Rare
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
Etymology tree
Hokkien 日本 /Ji̍t-púnbor.
Malay Jepangbor.
Portuguese Japãobor.
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Malay Jepangbor.
Dutch Japanbor.
English Japan
Proto-Indo-European *-iskos
Proto-Germanic *-iskaz
Proto-West Germanic *-iskbor.
Late Latin -iscus
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Vulgar Latin -iscus
Latin -ēnsis
Old French -eisbor.