Japan in Japanese
Japan in Japanese is 日本, 倭, 大和 — Japan means an island nation in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo.
Japan in Japanese
日本
Pronounced: nihon
A country and archipelago of East Asia. Capital and largest city: Tokyo.
倭
Pronounced: yamato
A country and archipelago of East Asia. Capital and largest city: Tokyo.
大和
Pronounced: yamato
A country and archipelago of East Asia. Capital and largest city: Tokyo.
日の本
Pronounced: hinomoto
A country and archipelago of East Asia. Capital and largest city: Tokyo.
What does "Japan" mean?
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name An island nation in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo.
"They spent three weeks travelling around Japan."
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noun A hard, glossy black lacquer or varnish, or an item finished with it.
"The cabinet was coated in black japan to give it a mirror-like shine."
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verb To coat something with this hard black lacquer.
"The craftsman japanned the box before adding gold detailing."
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Japan in a sentence
- They spent three weeks travelling around Japan.
- The cabinet was coated in black japan to give it a mirror-like shine.
- The craftsman japanned the box before adding gold detailing.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "Japan" in Japanese?
"Japan" in Japanese is 日本, 倭, 大和. Japan means: An island nation in East Asia, whose capital is Tokyo.
How do you pronounce 日本?
"Japan" in Japanese is 日本, pronounced "nihon".
How do you use "Japan" in a sentence?
Example: "They spent three weeks travelling around Japan." In Japanese, "Japan" is 日本, 倭, 大和.
Are there other ways to say "Japan" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "Japan": 日本, 倭, 大和, 日の本.
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