Hapones (en. Japanese)

/ha-'po-nes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is of Japanese origin or descent.
Many Japanese people traveled to the Philippines for tourism.
Maraming hapones ang dumayo sa Pilipinas para sa turismo.
The language used by the people in Japan.
She speaks Japanese fluently.
Nagsasalita siya ng hapones nang matatas.
An object that originates from Japan or characteristic of their culture.
I love Japanese food like sushi.
Mahilig ako sa hapones na pagkain tulad ng sushi.

Etymology

From the Spanish word 'japonés', meaning 'Japanese'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Japanese culture
Culture that originated from Japan.
Hapones na kultura
Japanese food
Dining establishment that serves Japanese cuisine.
Hapones na pagkain

Related Words

Nihongo
The term for the Japanese language.
Nihongo
Japan
A country in East Asia.
Japan

Slang Meanings

Japanese
I'm Japanese, but I also know Tagalog.
Hapones ako, pero marunong din ako ng Tagalog.
Sushi Lover
He always eats Japanese food, it's so fun!
Palagi siyang kumakain ng hapones, ang saya nga!
Massage/Relax
Come on, let's get a Japanese-style massage at the spa later!
Tara, mag-hapones tayo sa spa mamaya!