Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˌapənˈiːz] (IPA) 
Japanese is a word used to describe people or things originating from Japan. It is spelled with nine letters, starting with the letter "J" and ending with "ese". In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as "dʒəˈpæniz". The "j" is pronounced like "dj" in "juice", and the "a" sound is pronounced "uh". The "p" consonant is followed by a short "a" sound, and the last syllable "ese" is pronounced as "eese".
Japanese is an adjective that pertains to or originates from Japan, an island country located in East Asia. It refers to the people, language, culture, or anything associated with Japan. The term can be used to describe the Japanese nationality, ethnicity, or the inhabitants of the country. Furthermore, it can also refer to things that are specific to Japan or characteristic of its culture.
When used as a noun, "Japanese" specifically denotes the language spoken by the Japanese people. Japanese is part of the Japonic language family and is the official language of Japan. It uses a combination of three different writing systems: kanji (Chinese characters), hiragana, and katakana (phonetic scripts).
In terms of culture, Japanese is widely renowned for its unique customs, traditions, art forms, and cuisine. From the elegant tea ceremonies and exquisite calligraphy to the famous cherry blossom festivals and captivating Kabuki theater, the Japanese cultural heritage is rich and diverse.
In summary, "Japanese" serves as an adjective to describe anything relating to Japan or its people, and as a noun, it refers to the language spoken in Japan. The term encompasses the national identity, ethnicity, language, and various aspects of Japanese culture.
A native of Japan or the language.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word Japanese ultimately derives from the Chinese term Ribenren, which translates to people of Japan. This term was borrowed into various languages over time, including Portuguese, which adopted it as Japonês. From Portuguese, the word passed into English as Japanese.
