ADJECTIVE

japanisch/jaˈpaːnɪʃ/Japanese; from Japan

japanisch is a German adjective that means Japanese or from Japan. It is pronounced /jaˈpaːnɪʃ/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "japanischer" and "japanischsten".

Definitions

1.of or relating to Japan or its language, culture, or people(related to country or language)

a.describing something from Japan

Ich liebe japanische Küche.—I love Japanese cuisine.

b.in reference to the Japanese language

Sie spricht fließend japanisch.—She speaks Japanese fluently.

Adjective Forms

Positivejapanisch
Comparativejapanischer
Superlativejapanischsten

Frequently asked questions

What does "japanisch" mean in English?
"japanisch" means Japanese or from Japan. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "japanisch"?
"japanisch" is pronounced /jaˈpaːnɪʃ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What are the comparative and superlative of "japanisch"?
The comparative of "japanisch" is "japanischer" and the superlative is "japanischsten".
What part of speech is "japanisch"?
"japanisch" is a adjective in German.

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