Japón
/xaˈpon/masculine
Japan in Spanish is Japón. Wiktionary also lists Cipango and Zipango.
Meaning: a country in East Asia (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Japón | /xaˈpon/ /ʃaˈpon/ |
masculine |
| Cipango | /θipanɡo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /sipanɡo/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
|
| Zipango | /θipanɡo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /sipanɡo/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Japón is the most common and widely accepted term for the country. In specific technical or formal contexts, you may see Archipiélago del Japón used to refer specifically to the country as an archipelago.
How does it change in a sentence?
Japón is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/xaˈpon/
Did you know?
- The root of the word Japón comes from the Hokkien phrase Ji̍t-pún, which literally means 'sun origin'.
- In early Spanish maps and literature, you may encounter the name Zipango or Cipango to refer to Japón.
- The Portuguese influence on Japón stems from the era when Portuguese traders were the primary intermediaries between Europe and East Asia.
Examples in context
- Esto es el Japón.This is Japan.This sentence is useful for identifying the country using Japón.Tatoeba #539224 by Leono, translation #55477 by CK
- Quiero ir a Japón.I wanna go to Japan.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to travel to Japón.Tatoeba #961277 by Shishir, translation #400836 by Sushiman
- Yo vengo de Japón.I come from Japan.This sentence is useful for stating one's origin from Japón.Tatoeba #1196404 by marcelostockle, translation #281170 by CK
- Esa película es de origen japonésThat movie is of Japanese origin
- La comida japonesa es deliciosaJapanese food is delicious
- Quiero aprender más sobre la cultura niponaI want to learn more about Japanese culture
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are talking about their travel plans.
- JavierMe gustaría visitar Japón el próximo año.I would like to visit Japan next year.
- Lucía¡Qué bien! Japón es un país fascinante.That's great! Japan is a fascinating country.
- JavierSí, quiero ver Tokio y Kioto.Yes, I want to see Tokyo and Kyoto.
- LucíaSeguro que te encantará Japón, Javier.I'm sure you will love Japan, Javier.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “japan” translations and entries Japón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Japón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
