Sekirov Dictionary

Japanese

/ˌdʒæp.əˈniːz/

adjective 2
noun 4
forms 3

adjective2

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from Japan, or connected with the people who live there or the language they speak
- A Japanese saw is one that cuts on the pull stroke rather than on the push stroke.
- In the United States, Japanese animation has had a tremendous surge in popularity over the last few years.
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Of or relating to the Yamato people.
- The Ainu were subject to forced assimilation by the Japanese since at least the 18th century.

noun4

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[in the plural] A native or inhabitant of Japan.
- Motoyuki Shibata isn’t a typical Japanese. — 2007
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A language that is primarily spoken in East Asia and is the official language of Japan.
- I’ve been studying Japanese for three years, and I still can’t order pizza in Tokyo!
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[in the plural] A member of the predominant ethnic group of Japan, also found throughout the world in diaspora.
- A Japanese will typically have black hair, brown eyes, and pale skin.
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Ellipsis of Japanese food.
- Let’s go out to eat. I’m in the mood for Japanese.

forms

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