English · Word Candidate

Japanese

/ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: Japaneses

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of Japan, its people, language, or culture.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

liên quan đến Nhật Bản, người dân, ngôn ngữ hoặc văn hóa

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Adjective

Examples

A Japanese saw is one that cuts on the pull stroke rather than on the push stroke.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of Japan, its people, language, or culture. — Of or relating to the Yamato people.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

liên quan đến Nhật Bản, người dân, ngôn ngữ hoặc văn hóa — liên quan đến người Yamato

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Adjective

Examples

The Ainu were subject to forced assimilation by the Japanese since at least the 18th century.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A native or inhabitant of Japan.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người dân bản địa hoặc cư dân của Nhật Bản

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Noun

Examples

2007 October 16, Madeleine Brand, “Japan Struggles to Meet Its CO2 Emissions Limits”, Day to Day, National Public Radio, Motoyuki Shibata isn’t a typical Japanese.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A member of the predominant ethnic group of Japan, also found throughout the world in diaspora.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

thành viên của nhóm dân tộc chủ đạo của Nhật Bản

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Noun

Examples

A Japanese will typically have black hair, brown eyes, and pale skin.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “Japanese” mean?

Of, relating to, derived from, or characteristic of Japan, its people, language, or culture.

Is “Japanese” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.