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Updated June 2026
Relating to Japan, its people, language, or culture. Can also function as a noun referring to the people or language of Japan.
“She studied Japanese culture and language for three years at university.”
/ˌʤæpəˈniːz/
jap·a·nese
Four vowels with A-A-E-E pattern; proper adjective
Worth 17 points; the J (8 pts) makes this very valuable despite being a proper adjective
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