ニュースで学ぶ現代英語 24/12/9(月) Japan’s, Japanese
The difference between “Japan’s” and “Japanese” lies in their grammatical usage and meaning:
1. Japan’s (Possessive form of “Japan”)
Indicates ownership or association with the country of Japan.
Used to describe things that belong to or are related to Japan as a nation.
Examples:
Japan’s economy is one of the largest in the world.
(The economy of Japan.)
We visited Japan’s famous cherry blossom gardens.
(The cherry blossom gardens that belong to or are located in Japan.)
2. Japanese (Adjective or noun)
Can function as:
An adjective: To describe something as related to Japan (its culture, people, or language).
A noun: To refer to the people of Japan or the Japanese language.
Examples:
Adjective:
I love Japanese food.
(Food related to Japan.)
She studied Japanese art.
(Art originating from Japan.)
Noun:
The Japanese are known for their technological advancements.
(The people of Japan.)
He speaks Japanese fluently.
(The Japanese language.)
Summary:
“Japan’s” = Possessive (e.g., Japan’s culture = the culture of Japan).
“Japanese” = Adjective or noun (e.g., Japanese culture = related to Japan; the Japanese = the people or language of Japan).
apan’s /dʒəˈpænz/ 日本の、または日本に関連するもの
Japanese /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/ 日本の、日本人、日本語
possessive form /pəˈzɛs.ɪv fɔːrm/ 所有格
ownership /ˈoʊ.nɚ.ʃɪp/ 所有権
association /əˌsoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/ 関連
nation /ˈneɪ.ʃən/ 国家
economy /ɪˈkɑː.nə.mi/ 経済
cherry blossom /ˈtʃɛr.i ˈblɒ.səm/ 桜の花
gardens /ˈɡɑːr.dənz/ 庭園
adjective /ˈædʒ.ɪk.tɪv/ 形容詞
related to /rɪˈleɪ.tɪd tuː/ ～に関連する
culture /ˈkʌl.tʃər/ 文化
technological advancements /ˌtɛk.nəˈlɒ.dʒɪ.kəl ædˈvæns.mənts/ 技術的進歩
fluently /ˈfluː.ənt.li/ 流暢に
summary /ˈsʌm.ə.ri/ 要約
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