japanese Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a native or inhabitant of Japan
    Nipponese.
  2. noun the language (usually considered to be Altaic) spoken by the Japanese
  3. adjective of or relating to or characteristic of Japan or its people or their culture or language
    Nipponese.
    • the Japanese Emperor
    • Japanese cars

WordNet

Jap`a*nese" adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to Japan, or its inhabitants.
Jap`a*nese" noun singular & plural
Definitions
  1. A native or inhabitant of Japan; collectively, the people of Japan.
  2. sing. The language of the people of Japan.

Webster 1913