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japanisch

Japanese

adjective ya-PAH-nish Common
People & Society Nationality

Usage Note

japanisch is the adjective; the language as a noun is Japanisch. Note the J is pronounced like an English 'y'. Use auf Japanisch for 'in Japanese'.

Examples

"Sie isst gern japanisch."

Natural Translation

She likes eating Japanese food.

Literal Translation

She eats gladly Japanese.

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