japanese

/ˈdʒæpənɪz/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people, language, or culture

“The Japanese restaurant served delicious sushi.”

2. noun

a person from Japan

“The Japanese tourist visited the famous landmark.”

3. noun

the language spoken in Japan

“The Japanese speaker was fluent in the language.”

4. noun

a style of martial art originating from Japan

“The Japanese martial artist demonstrated his skills.”

5. noun

a style of garden design originating from Japan

“The Japanese garden was a serene oasis in the city.”

Synonyms

  • jap
  • nipponese
  • oriental

Antonyms

  • non-oriental
  • western