No. 1,723 in Catalan
japó
Japan.
In a sentence
Japó és un país a l'est d'Àsia.
Japan is a country in East Asia.
Here, 'Japó' is used as a proper noun referring to the country of Japan.
Aquest plat té un toc de cuina de Japó.
This dish has a touch of Japanese cuisine.
Here, 'Japó' refers to Japanese cultural influence.
El Japó és conegut pels seus bonics paisatges.
Japan is known for its beautiful landscapes.
In this instance, 'El Japó' emphasizes the noun with the article 'El', again referring to the country of Japan specifically.
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