watanabe

/wɑtɑnɑbeɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

A Japanese surname, or a member of a Japanese family with this name.

“Watanabe is a common surname in Japan, found in many different regions.”

2. proper noun

A specific person, organization, or place with the name Watanabe.

“The artist Watanabe is known for his unique style.”

3. verb

To act or behave in a manner characteristic of a Watanabe person or people, especially in a humorous or stereotypical way.

“He watanabed his way through the conversation, using all the stereotypes he had learned.”

Synonyms

  • Japanese
  • Nihonjin

Antonyms

  • foreigner
  • non-Japanese