Jepang
from cina
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noun
Proper Name
From cina
Definition
A country in East Asia.
Etymology
Derived from the Hokkien Chinese pronunciation 'Cipang' or 'Jipun', meaning origin of the sun. The term was absorbed into Malay and Indonesian through maritime trade interactions with Chinese merchants before becoming the official name of the country.
Semantic Category
Specific names of cities, countries, or entities (e.g., Jakarta, Indonesia).
Proper Name