Spanish Conversation · Level 9
90 words
Spanish word
nipón
Pronunciation
IPA/niˈpon/
Meaning
- adjectiveJapanese
Example
El museo tiene una colección nipona.
The museum has a Japanese collection.
More examples
Fui a una tienda nipona y compré un recuerdo.
I went to a Japanese shop and bought a souvenir.
Core concept
Folded kimono with a label reading nipón.
Common phrases
tienda nipona
Japanese shop
producto nipón
Japan-made product
souvenir nipón
Japanese souvenir
Similar words
japonés: Relating to Japan in everyday speech, common adjective for people, language, or goods.
Definition in Spanish
Indica procedencia o influencia japonesa en objetos, obras o tendencias culturales y se aplica para calificar su carácter japonés.
Word origin
Derives from the Japanese self-name Nippon (Nihon), entering Spanish as nipón to indicate Japanese origin or influence.
Usage tips
- The adjective nipón carries a slightly formal or literary tone in Spanish, so speakers often prefer 'japonés' or 'de origen japonés' in casual speech.
Opposites
- extranjeroforeignadjective
- foráneoforeignadjective