Nhật Bổn
proper nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ɲət̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓon˧˩]Huế [ɲək̚˨˩ʔ ʔɓoŋ˧˨]Saigon [ɲək̚˨˩˨ ʔɓoŋ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Nhật Bổn means Japan.
Also spelled Nhật Bản — same word, same meaning.
Chinese characters: 日本
Meanings of Nhật Bổn in English
Proper noun
- Japan (a country in East Asia)
Adjective
- uncommon Japanese ≈ Nhật
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 日本 (“base of the sun”), from Japanese 日本 (Nippon, Nihon).
Frequently asked questions
What does Nhật Bổn mean in English?
Nhật Bổn (proper noun) means "Japan".
How do you pronounce Nhật Bổn?
IPA: Hanoi [ɲət̚˧˨ʔ ʔɓon˧˩]; Saigon [ɲək̚˨˩˨ ʔɓoŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: nhật — heavy tone (nặng), bổn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is Nhật Bổn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Nhật Bổn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 日本.