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Nippon
NIH-pon
Nippon (name) means Japan, especially as used in formal or patriotic contexts. Example: “Nippon Steel is one of the world's largest steelmakers.”
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Japan, especially as used in formal or patriotic contexts.
"Nippon Steel is one of the world's largest steelmakers."
How to use Nippon
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA more formal or old-fashioned name for Japan, often seen in company names.
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Etymology
From Japanese 日本 (Nippon), an alternate reading of the same characters usually pronounced "Nihon."
Frequently asked questions
What does “Nippon” mean?
The word “Nippon” means japan, especially as used in formal or patriotic contexts. In plain terms, a more formal or old-fashioned name for Japan, often seen in company names.
How do you pronounce “Nippon”?
“Nippon” is pronounced NIH-pon (/nɪˈpɑn/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nippon” in a sentence?
Here is “Nippon” used in a sentence: “Nippon Steel is one of the world's largest steelmakers.”
What part of speech is “Nippon”?
“Nippon” is a name.
Where does the word “Nippon” come from?
The word “Nippon” comes from Japanese. From Japanese 日本 (Nippon), an alternate reading of the same characters usually pronounced "Nihon.".
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