Nipponese

[ nip-uh-neez, -nees ]

noun

, plural Nip·pon·ese,

1. Japanese.

Nipponese

/ ˌnɪpəˈniːz /

adjective

1. See Japanese
   another word for Japanese

Other Words From

• Nip·pon·ism [nip, -, uh, -niz-, uh, m], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nipponese¹

First recorded in 1855–60; Nippon + -ese

Example Sentences

The combination ended in my coming as a teacher to the eager Nipponese, who were all athirst for English.

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They are pretty, nevertheless, these little Nipponese, in their smiles and childishness.

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Of all my Nipponese family, Bambou is the one I love the most.

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They are so laughing, and so merry, all these little Nipponese dolls!

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But the shades of the old Nipponese speak to me through the messages of the poets.

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