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English in Japanese

English in Japanese is 英語, イギリスの, イギリス — English means relating to England, its people, or its culture.

English in Japanese

英語
adj
Pronounced: eigo
English-language; of or pertaining to the language, descended from Anglo-Saxon, which developed in England.
イギリスの
adj
Pronounced: igirisuno
English-language; of or pertaining to the language, descended from Anglo-Saxon, which developed in England.
英語
adj
Pronounced: eigo
Of or pertaining to the people of England (e.g. Englishmen and Englishwomen).
イギリス
adj
Pronounced: igirisu
Of or pertaining to the people of England (e.g. Englishmen and Englishwomen).
イングランド
adj
Pronounced: ingurando
Of or pertaining to the people of England (e.g. Englishmen and Englishwomen).
adj
Pronounced: ei
Of or pertaining to the people of England (e.g. Englishmen and Englishwomen).
イギリス人
noun
Pronounced: igirisujin
(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen.
英国人
noun
Pronounced: eikokujin
(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen.
英語
noun
Pronounced: eigo
(in the plural) The people of England, e.g., Englishmen and Englishwomen.
英語
proper noun
Pronounced: eigo
The language that developed in England and is now spoken in the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and many other parts of the world.
イギリスの
proper noun
Pronounced: igirisuno
The language that developed in England and is now spoken in the British Isles, the Commonwealth of Nations, North America, and many other parts of the world.

What does "English" mean?

  1. adj Relating to England, its people, or its culture.
    "She has an English accent, though she grew up in Canada."
  2. adj Relating to the English language.
    "The instructions are printed in English and French."
  3. name The language that originated in England and is now spoken around the world, including in North America, Australia, and much of Africa and Asia.
    "English is the most widely taught second language in the world."
  4. noun Sidespin put on a ball in games like pool or billiards.
    "He put some English on the cue ball to set up his next shot."
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English in a sentence

  • She has an English accent, though she grew up in Canada.
  • The instructions are printed in English and French.
  • English is the most widely taught second language in the world.
  • He's fluent in English but still dreams in Portuguese.

Common Japanese translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "English" in Japanese?

"English" in Japanese is 英語, イギリスの, イギリス. English means: Relating to England, its people, or its culture.

How do you pronounce 英語?

"English" in Japanese is 英語, pronounced "eigo".

How do you use "English" in a sentence?

Example: "She has an English accent, though she grew up in Canada." In Japanese, "English" is 英語, イギリスの, イギリス.

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

Yes — Japanese has 7 translations listed for "English": 英語, イギリスの, イギリス, イングランド, 英, イギリス人.

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