giapponese
/d͡ʒap.poˈne.ze/masculine
The English phrase 'japanese' is translated into Italian as giapponese.
giapponese is used to refer to the Japanese language, a person from Japan or anything of or relating to Japan. To specifically refer to the Japanese language, you may also use La lingua giapponese.
Meaning: Japanese language (name)
Which one should you use?
While giapponese is the standard term for anything Japanese, nipponico is a more formal or technical term used in specific contexts to mean 'relating to Japan/Nippon'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the adjective or noun giapponese is giapponesi.
How do you pronounce it?
/dʒap.poˈne.ze/, with 4 syllables and the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The creation of the modern term giapponese was influenced by the legendary narratives surrounding Japanese holdouts in the West.
- While 'Giappone' refers to the country, the suffix '-ese' in giapponese is a common way in Italian to form adjectives of nationality, similar to the English '-ese' in 'Chinese' or 'Japanese'.
- Unlike many other adjectives in Italian that change ending based on gender, giapponese is the same for both masculine and feminine nouns.
Examples in context
- È un cane giapponese.It's a Japanese dog.This sentence uses giapponese to describe a dog.Tatoeba #2822379 by Guybrush88, translation #2822378 by CN
- È un nome giapponese.It's a Japanese name.This sentence uses giapponese to describe a name.Tatoeba #5927242 by Guybrush88, translation #5927081 by mailohilohi
- Non so il giapponese.I don't know Japanese.This sentence uses giapponese to refer to the language.Tatoeba #7037743 by Guybrush88, translation #7037657 by Goatstein
- Parlo giapponese.I speak Japanese.
- Sono giapponese.I am Japanese.
- Sto studiando la lingua giapponese.I am studying the Japanese language.
- Trovo interessante la cultura giapponese.I find Japanese culture interesting.
- Ammiro il popolo giapponese per la loro disciplina.I admire the Japanese people for their discipline.
- I giapponesi sono molto gentili.Japanese people are very kind.
- Mio fratello studia giapponese all'università.My brother is studying Japanese at university.
- Ho imparato le basi del giapponese con un'app per smartphone.I learned the basics of Japanese using a smartphone app.
- 642 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing their language classes at a cafe.
- MatteoTi piace il tuo corso di giapponese?Do you like your Japanese course?
- MartinaSì, ma il giapponese è complesso.Yes, but Japanese is complex.
- MatteoTi serve un libro di giapponese?Do you need a Japanese book?
- MartinaNo, grazie, ho già tutto.No, thanks, I already have everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “japanese” translations and entries giapponese, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries giapponese, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
