Japan
A country in East Asia and a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean.
EXAMPLE
Japan liegt östlich von China und Korea.
Japan lies east of China and Korea.
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Meanings
Forms
At a glance
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| genitive | Japans |
The four cases
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | Japan | – |
| accusative | Japan | – |
| dative | Japan | – |
| genitive | Japans | – |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Location
To describe being in this country, use 'in Japan' (in Japan). The preposition 'in' takes the dative case here, but the form of this country name does not visibly change in the sentence.
EXAMPLE
Meine Schwester arbeitet seit einem Jahr in Japan.
My sister has been working in Japan for a year.
Travel destination
For movement with Japan as the destination, use 'nach Japan' (to Japan). This phrase is often used with verbs such as 'fliegen' (to fly), 'reisen' (to travel), or 'fahren' (to go by vehicle).
EXAMPLE
Im Sommer fliegen wir nach Japan.
We're flying to Japan in the summer.
Origin
Origin from this country is expressed with 'aus Japan' (from Japan). The preposition 'aus' takes the dative case; the form of the country name also remains unchanged here.
EXAMPLE
Diese seltene Pflanze stammt aus Japan.
This rare plant comes from Japan.
In real life
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