Japanese
noun
Jap·a·nese
ˌja-pə-ˈnēz 
-ˈnēs
plural Japanese
1
a
: a native or inhabitant of Japan
b
: a person of Japanese descent
2
: the language of the Japanese
Japanese
adjective
Examples of Japanese in a Sentence
the customs of the Japanese
He is learning to speak Japanese.
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San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Mar. 2025
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Zauner followed up Crying in H Mart with Japanese Breakfast’s third studio album, Jubilee.
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Sake Beyond Japanese Tradition With flavor profiles ranging from light and fruity to rich and umami-laden, sake is an excellent complement to dishes beyond traditional Japanese fare.
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His first race with the new team will be the 2025 Japanese Grand Prix next month.
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Japanese
noun
Jap·a·nese
ˌjap-ə-ˈnēz
-ˈnēs
plural Japanese
1
a
: a person born or living in Japan
b
: a person of Japanese ancestry
2
: the language of the Japanese
Japanese
adjective
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