Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

das Japan

Translation (Übersetzung) Japan
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [jaˈpaːn]
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
A1 geography country proper noun Asia
Japan is a proper noun referring to the country in East Asia. It is always capitalized in German. The word is neuter (das) and does not take an article in many contexts when referring to the country itself, but the article is used in some grammatical constructions.

Japan - German Nouns - Japan Meaning - Japan Translation - Japan Nouns Examples

Japan is a German Nouns

Learn Japan meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Japan is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Japan Examples (Beispiele) in English

Japan examples with English translations. See how to use Japan in sentences. Japan example sentences in English below.

Japan liegt in Ostasien.
Japan is located in East Asia.
Geography
Ich möchte Japan besuchen.
I would like to visit Japan.
Travel plans
Die Hauptstadt Japans ist Tokio.
The capital of Japan is Tokyo.
Geography facts

Japan Word Family - Japan Related Words - Japan Family Members

Japan Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Japan word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Japan family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Japan related words and expand your German vocabulary.

inhabitant (Einwohner)
Japaner
Meaning: Japanese person
Example: ein Japaner aus Osaka
Noun
female inhabitant (Einwohnerin)
Japanerin
Meaning: Japanese woman
Example: eine Japanerin aus Kyoto
Noun
language (Sprache)
japanisch
Meaning: Japanese language
Example: Japanisch lernen
Noun

Japan Usage - Japan Collocations - Japan Idioms - Japan Synonyms - Japan Antonyms

Japan Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

Learn how to use Japan in context. Discover Japan collocations (common word combinations), idioms, synonyms, and antonyms. Master Japan usage patterns and expand your German vocabulary with related words.

Japan Collocations (Kollokationen)

Japan collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Japan word combinations and how to use Japan with other words naturally.

aus Japan
from Japan
High frequency
nach Japan
to Japan
High frequency
in Japan
in Japan
High frequency
Japan besuchen
to visit Japan
High frequency
japanische Kultur
Japanese culture
High frequency
japanisches Essen
Japanese food
High frequency
die Hauptstadt Japans
the capital of Japan
Medium frequency
ein Urlaub in Japan
a vacation in Japan
Medium frequency
japanische Sprache
Japanese language
Medium frequency
japanische Autos
Japanese cars
Medium frequency

Japan Idioms (Redewendungen)

Japan idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Japan with meanings and explanations. Master Japan expressions used in everyday German.

Das kommt mir spanisch vor.
That seems strange to me.
Literally 'That seems Spanish to me.' - an idiom meaning something seems odd or unfamiliar, sometimes used humorously when referring to Japan to contrast with Spanish.
Von Japan lernen
To learn from Japan
Refers to adopting practices or technologies from Japan, often in business or manufacturing contexts.
Japan öffnet sich
Japan is opening up
Refers to Japan becoming more accessible or international, historically referencing the end of isolation policies.

Japan Synonyms (Synonyme)

Japan synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Japan and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Japan similar words and their usage.

Land der aufgehenden Sonne
Meaning: Land of the Rising Sun
High similarity
Nippon
Meaning: Japan
High similarity
Fernost
Meaning: Far East
Medium similarity

Japan Antonyms (Antonyme)

Japan antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Japan. Discover Japan opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Deutschland
Meaning: Germany
Europa
Meaning: Europe
Westen
Meaning: West

Japan Semantically Related Words - Japan Contextually Related Words - Japan Thematically Related Words

Japan Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Japan semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Japan. Explore Japan related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Japan contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Asien Tokio Sushi Samurai Manga Anime Fuji Sakura Technologie Inselstaat

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