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What is Japan's real name?
What is Japan's real name?
Margherita
Tue Dec 10 2024
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I've heard people referring to Japan by different names, and I'm curious about the country's actual, official name. Is it simply 'Japan,' or does it have another, more formal or historical name that's recognized internationally?
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Federico
Thu Dec 12 2024
Japan's name in its native language is represented through the use of kanji characters.
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Dario
Thu Dec 12 2024
These kanji have deep historical and cultural significance within Japanese society.
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KatieAnderson
Thu Dec 12 2024
When pronounced in Japanese, the name of the country is often heard as "Nihon".
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ShintoBlessing
Thu Dec 12 2024
Alternatively, it can also be pronounced as "Nippon", which is another common variant.
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DigitalEagle
Wed Dec 11 2024
Both pronunciations are widely accepted and used by the Japanese people.
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