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Pronunciation / Transliteration: Nihon
"日本は美しい自然と文化があります。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A country in East Asia, located on an archipelago of islands.
"Japan is known for its rich culture and technological advancements." - 2
The people or culture of Japan.
"The cuisine of Japan is famous for sushi and ramen."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'Japan' is derived from the Chinese word 'Rìběn' (日本), which means 'origin of the sun' or 'sun's origin', referring to Japan's position east of the Asian continent. The name was introduced to Europe through early trade routes in the 16th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Japan" is said worldwide
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Japon
Transliteration: ʒa.pɔ̃
"Le Japon est célèbre pour sa technologie avancée."
Japan
Transliteration: jaˈpan
"Japan ist bekannt für seine reiche Kultur."
Giappone
Transliteration: dʒapˈpone
"Il Giappone è famoso per i suoi templi antichi."
Japón
Transliteration: xaˈpon
"Japón es conocido por su tecnología y cultura."
Japão
Transliteration: ʒaˈpɐ̃w
"O Japão é famoso pela sua culinária."
जापान
Transliteration: jāpān
"जापान अपनी तकनीकी प्रगति के लिए जाना जाता है।"
日本
Transliteration: Rìběn
"日本以其先进的技术而闻名。"
일본
Transliteration: ilbon
"일본은 전통과 현대가 조화를 이루는 나라입니다."
日本
Transliteration: Nihon
"日本は美しい自然と文化があります。"
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