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American in Japanese

American in Japanese is アメリカ, 米国, アメリカン — American means a citizen or native of the United States.

American in Japanese

アメリカ
adj
Pronounced: amerika
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
米国
adj
Pronounced: beikoku
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
アメリカン
adj
Pronounced: amerikan
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
南北アメリカ
adj
Pronounced: nanbokuamerika
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
adj
Pronounced: mētoru
Of, from, or pertaining to the United States of America, its people, or its culture.
南北アメリカ
adj
Pronounced: nanbokuamerika
(archaic) Of, from, or pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.
アメリカ人
adj
Pronounced: amerikajin
(archaic) Of, from, or pertaining to the indigenous inhabitants of the Americas.
アメリカ人
noun
Pronounced: amerikajin
A citizen or national of the United States of America.
米国人
noun
Pronounced: beikokujin
A citizen or national of the United States of America.

What does "American" mean?

  1. noun A citizen or native of the United States.
    "Millions of Americans travel abroad every summer."
  2. noun A person native to, or living in, any part of North, Central, or South America.
    "The conference brought together delegates from across the Americas, all identifying as American in the broader sense."
  3. noun The form of English spoken in the United States.
    "The novel was translated into American for its US edition, swapping "colour" for "color.""
  4. adj Relating to the United States, its people, or its culture.
    "She has a strong American accent."
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American in a sentence

  • Millions of Americans travel abroad every summer.
  • The conference brought together delegates from across the Americas, all identifying as American in the broader sense.
  • The novel was translated into American for its US edition, swapping "colour" for "color."
  • She has a strong American accent.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "American" in Japanese?

"American" in Japanese is アメリカ, 米国, アメリカン. American means: A citizen or native of the United States.

How do you pronounce アメリカ?

"American" in Japanese is アメリカ, pronounced "amerika".

How do you use "American" in a sentence?

Example: "Millions of Americans travel abroad every summer." In Japanese, "American" is アメリカ, 米国, アメリカン.

Are there other ways to say "American" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "American": アメリカ, 米国, アメリカン, 南北アメリカ, 米, アメリカ人.

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