French Conversation · Level 75
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French word
nippon
Pronunciation
IPA/nipɔ̃/
Meaning
- masculine nounJapan
Example
Je viens du Nippon.
I come from Japan.
More examples
La langue du Nippon est intéressante.
The language of Japan is interesting.
Core concept
The country Japan viewed through its traditional Japanese designation.
Common phrases
la langue du Nippon
the language of Japan
les traditions du Nippon
the traditions of Japan
Similar words
Japon: Japan as a country.
Definition in French
Désigne le Japon, formé d'après la lecture japonaise «Nippon» et parfois employé dans un registre solennel ou patriotique.
Word origin
French borrowed Nippon from Japanese Nippon, a reading of the characters used in the country's name.
Usage tips
- Japon is the neutral everyday French name, while Nippon has a more formal or patriotic register.
Other meanings
- Japaneseadjective