Japan
/ˈjaːpan/neuter
The English phrase "japan" is translated into German as Japan.
Japan is the name of the country in East Asia. Note that the word Japan can also be used as a verb meaning to varnish something with japan.
Meaning: a country in East Asia (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Japan is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈjaːpan/
Did you know?
- The German word Japan entered the language via Dutch traders in the 17th century rather than through direct contact with the country.
- The roots of Japan can be traced back to Middle Chinese nyit pwon, meaning 'sun origin'.
- German speakers use the phrase japanische Präzision to describe an obsession with extreme accuracy and detail in engineering.
Examples in context
- Ist er aus Japan?Is he from Japan?This sentence is useful for asking about someone's origin using Japan.Tatoeba #8653540 by Melang, translation #5077162 by Lindoula
- Das hier ist Japan.This is Japan.This sentence is useful for identifying the country using Japan.Tatoeba #1046918 by Sudajaengi, translation #55477 by CK
- Tōkyō ist in Japan.Tokyo is in Japan.This sentence is useful for describing a location within Japan.Tatoeba #9440079 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5154702 by CarpeLanam
- Ich interessiere mich sehr für die Kultur und Geschichte von Japan.I am very interested in the culture and history of Japan.
- Der Handelsvertrag zwischen der Bundesrepublik Deutschland und dem Staat Japan wurde heute unterzeichnet.The trade agreement between the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Japan was signed today.
- Hast du schon japanisches Essen probiert?Have you tried Japanese food yet?
- 804 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Hannah and Maximilian are talking about their travel plans.
- HannahMöchtest du nach Japan reisen?Would you like to travel to Japan?
- MaximilianJa, Japan ist mein Traumziel.Yes, Japan is my dream destination.
- HannahIch möchte auch gerne nach Japan fliegen.I would also like to fly to Japan.
- MaximilianDann sollten wir bald planen.Then we should plan soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “japan” translations and entries Japan, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Japan, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
