From the French 'japonais', which in turn comes from the Portuguese 'japonês', derived from the Japanese term '日本人' (nihonjin) meaning 'person from Japan'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Japanese by birth
It refers to someone who was born in Japan.
japonés de nacimiento
Japanese culture
A set of traditions, customs, and practices from Japan.
cultura japonesa
Japanese food
Typical dishes of Japanese cuisine such as sushi or ramen.
comida japonesa
Related Words
Japan
A country located in East Asia, known for its culture and technology.
Japón
Sushi
A Japanese dish consisting of vinegared rice with raw fish.
sushi
Kimono
A traditional Japanese garment.
kimono
Slang Meanings
An informal term to refer to something that is very typical of Japan.
That restaurant has a very Japanese decoration.
Ese restaurante tiene una decoración muy japonesa.
Colloquial use to refer to a person who is very fond of Japanese pop culture.
She is Japanese; she loves anime and manga.
Ella es una japonesa, le encanta el anime y el manga.