German Conversation · Level 42
75 words
German word
Japaner
Pronunciation
IPA/jaˈpaːnɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounJapanese
Example
Der Japaner spricht gut Englisch.
The Japanese man speaks English well.
More examples
Ein Japaner lebt seit zehn Jahren in Berlin.
A Japanese person has lived in Berlin for ten years.
Core concept
One individual from Japan or holding Japanese nationality, pictured as a person rather than a label for the whole population.
Common phrases
ein Japaner
a Japanese person
unter Japanern
among Japanese people
Similar words
Japanerin: A woman of Japanese origin or nationality.
Staatsbürger: A person who legally has a country's nationality.
Einwohner: A person living in a particular town or country.
Ausländer: A person who has foreign nationality or comes from another country.
Definition in German
Bezeichnet eine Person japanischer Herkunft oder mit japanischer Staatsangehörigkeit.
Word origin
The noun Japaner developed from Japan plus -er, a productive German ending for a person's origin, residence, or affiliation.
Usage tips
- The plural is Japaner, so its form does not show gender; context or a feminine plural such as Japanerinnen can make the reference clear.