No. 3,578 in French
japonaise
"Japonaise" means "Japanese (feminine)" in English.
In a sentence
Elle est japonaise.
She is Japanese.
In this sentence, 'japonaise' is used as an adjective describing the nationality of the subject 'elle' (she).
La voiture japonaise est rapide.
The Japanese car is fast.
Here, 'japonaise' acts as an adjective modifying the noun 'voiture' (car), indicating its origin.
On a goûté à une spécialité japonaise.
We tasted a Japanese specialty.
The term 'japonaise' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'spécialité' (specialty), suggesting its cultural association.
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