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nipponese

/ˌnɪp.əˈniːz/

2 entries

adjective

/ˌnɪp.əˈniːz/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший и ныне почти не используемый термин для обозначения японцев или всего японского, происходящий от японского названия Японии (Нихон). Считается устаревшим и потенциально оскорбительным в современном употреблении.

An old-fashioned and now largely obsolete term for Japanese people or things, derived from the Japanese name for Japan (Nippon). It is considered dated and potentially offensive in modern usage.

  1. C1formal

    Of or relating to Japan, its people, culture, or language.

    ruЯпонский

    • The Nipponese art of origami is admired worldwide.
    • He studied Nipponese literature at the university.
    • The Nipponese tea ceremony is a beautiful tradition.

    Synonymsjapanese

Forms
  • more nipponese comparative form
  • most nipponese superlative form

noun

/ˌnɪp.əˈniːz/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее уроженца или жителя Японии.

A noun referring to a native or inhabitant of Japan.

proper noun

  1. A person from JapanB1formal

    A native or inhabitant of Japan.

    ruЯпонец

    • The Nipponese have a rich cultural heritage.
    • Many Nipponese enjoy traditional tea ceremonies.
    • He met a Nipponese traveler at the conference.

    Synonymsjapanese

Forms
  • nipponese plural form
  • nipponese' possessive plural form
  • nipponese's possessive singular form