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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.
💡 Grammar Points
Always Capitalized
As the name of a country (a proper noun), 'Japón' must always start with a capital letter.
Invisible 'El'
Although 'Japón' is a masculine noun, the word 'el' (the) is usually dropped when referring to the country name itself, especially after prepositions like 'de' or 'a'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Article
Mistake: "Quiero ir al Japón."
Correction: Quiero ir a Japón. (You usually skip 'el' when saying you are going to or coming from the country.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Nationality vs. Country
Remember: 'Japón' is the country. 'Japonés' or 'japonesa' is the person or the language.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: japón
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word for the country?
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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'.