Jap·a·nese
| \ ˌja-pə-ˈnēz
, -ˈnēs \
, -ˈnēs \
plural Japanese
Definition of Japanese
1a
: a native or inhabitant of Japan
b
: a person of Japanese descent
2
: the language of the Japanese
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17 English Words that Come From Japanese
17 English Words that Come From Japanese
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“Japanese.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Japanese. Accessed 20 Sep. 2021.
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Japanese
noun
English Language Learners Definition of Japanese
: the people of Japan : Japanese people
: the language of the Japanese
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Japanese
adjective
Jap·a·nese
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Kids Definition of Japanese
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of or relating to Japan, its people, or the Japanese language
Japanese
noun
plural Japanese
Kids Definition of Japanese (Entry 2 of 2)
1
: a person born or living in Japan
2
: the language of the Japanese
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