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Japanese

adjective

Of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language. Synonym: Nipponese. "Japanese cars"

noun

A native or inhabitant of Japan. Synonym: Nipponese.

The language (usually considered to be Altaic) spoken by the Japanese.

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— Scientific American Supplement, No. 613, October 1, 1887 • Various

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