Meaning

Primary

Made In Japan

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Things that are manufactured in Japan (日本) are made in Japan. Good quality stuff, that is.

Reading

にほんせい
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. Will help if you know how to read 日本 already.

Context

Context Sentences

この肩かけは、日本製ですか?

Is this shawl made in Japan?

村田さんは日本製のものにこだわりすぎている。

Mr. Murata is too obsessed with made-in-Japan stuff.

その日本製の刀の柄には、美しい宝石が散りばめられている。

The sword hilt was made in Japan and is studded with beautiful jewels.

Kanji Composition