japanese meaning and definition

JAPANESE noun

Definition of Japanese (noun)

1. a native or inhabitant of Japan
   • synonyms: Nipponese
2. the language (usually considered to be Altaic) spoken by the Japanese

JAPANESE adjective

Definition of Japanese (adjective)

1. of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language
   • "the Japanese Emperor"; "Japanese cars"
   • synonyms: Nipponese