japonés
“japonés” means “Japanese” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
Japanese
📝 In Action
Me encanta la tecnología japonesa.
A1I love Japanese technology.
Visitamos un restaurante japonés muy bueno.
A1We visited a very good Japanese restaurant.
Las películas japonesas tienen un estilo único.
A2Japanese films have a unique style.
Japanese person, Japanese
Also: Japanese man
📝 In Action
Mi profesor de arte marcial es japonés.
A1My martial arts teacher is Japanese (a Japanese man).
Aprender japonés requiere mucha dedicación.
A2Learning Japanese requires a lot of dedication.
Los japoneses son conocidos por su puntualidad.
B1Japanese people (men and women) are known for their punctuality.
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Quick Quiz: japonés
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Which sentence correctly uses the feminine plural form of 'japonés'?
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This word comes directly from the name of the country, Japón. The name 'Japón' itself entered European languages (like Portuguese, from which Spanish took it) from earlier Chinese and Malay terms referring to the 'Land of the Rising Sun'.
First recorded: 16th century (in this form)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Should I capitalize 'japonés'?
No, in Spanish, words for nationalities and languages (like japonés, inglés, español) are written in lowercase, unless they are the first word of a sentence. Only the country name, Japón, is capitalized.
How do I say 'Japanese people'?
Use the masculine plural form 'los japoneses'. This form is used to refer to a mixed group of Japanese men and women, or the population in general.