일본
Ilbon[iɭbo̞n]
The English phrase 'Japan' is translated into Korean as 일본 (Ilbon).
일본 refers to the country in East Asia.
Meaning: a country in East Asia (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Ilbon
Did you know?
- While 'Japan' is the standard name, the term 왜 is an older, historical term for the country that is now considered derogatory or highly offensive in modern Korean.
- The name 일본 literally translates to 'sun origin', a direct reference to the phrase 'the land of the rising sun'.
- In Korean, the word for 'sun' 일 is the same character used to write the number 'one' in Sino-Korean.
Examples in context
- 일본과 남한은 이웃 국가다.Japan and South Korea are neighbors.This sentence is useful for describing the relationship between 일본 and South Korea.Tatoeba #6305055 by Queserasera, translation #281265 by CK
- 일본은 여름에 굉장히 덥다.In Japan it's very hot in summer.This sentence is useful for describing the weather in 일본.Tatoeba #13118779 by romzzo, translation #5971909 by Joutsentaika
- 톰은 10년 동안 일본에서 살았다.Tom lived in Japan for ten years.This sentence is useful for discussing how long someone lived in 일본.Tatoeba #11105284 by intertime, translation #37332 by CK
- 일본은 아시아 대륙 동북에 위치하고 있습니다.Japan is located in northeastern Asia.
- 일본의 경제는 강력한 국제 경쟁력을 가지고 있습니다.Japan's economy possesses strong international competitiveness.
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Example conversation
Subin and Minjun are talking about their vacation plans.
- 수빈 Su-bin이번 휴가 때 일본에 가고 싶어요.ibeon hyuga ttae ilbone gago sipeoyo.I want to go to Japan during this vacation.
- 민준 Min-jun일본은 정말 좋은 여행지예요.ilboneun jeongmal joeun yeohaengji-yeyo.Japan is a really great travel destination.
- 수빈 Su-bin민준 씨도 일본에 가 본 적 있나요?Minjun ssido ilbone ga bon jeok innayo?Minjun, have you ever been to Japan?
- 민준 Min-jun네, 작년에 다녀왔어요.ne, jagyeone danyeowasseoyo.Yes, I went there last year.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “japan” translations and entries 일본, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 일본, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
