japón
“japón” means “Japan” in Spanish (The Asian island nation).
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Mi sueño es visitar Japón durante la temporada de flor de cerezo.
A2My dream is to visit Japan during the cherry blossom season.
La capital de Japón es Tokio, una ciudad enorme.
A1The capital of Japan is Tokyo, a huge city.
Los productos electrónicos de Japón son conocidos por su calidad.
B1Electronic products from Japan are known for their quality.
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The word comes from the Portuguese word 'Japão,' which was their way of pronouncing the Malay word 'Japang.' Ultimately, this traces back to the native Chinese pronunciation of the characters meaning 'sun origin' (the source of the sun).
First recorded: Around the 16th century in European languages, following early trade and exploration.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'Japón' masculine or feminine?
'Japón' is a masculine noun. If you absolutely need to use an article, you would say 'el Japón,' but in most everyday sentences, the article is left out entirely.
How do I say 'Japanese food'?
You would use the adjective 'japonés' (masculine) or 'japonesa' (feminine). For food, you'd say 'comida japonesa' or 'restaurante japonés'.