This is the 645th most frequent Dutch word.
japan
"Japan" in Dutch means "Japan" in English, referring to the country.
The word 'Japan' is used as a proper noun, referring to the country of Japan.
Ik droom ervan om Japan te bezoeken vanwege de rijke cultuur.
I dream of visiting Japan because of its rich culture.
The word 'japan' is used as a part of a compound noun, meaning 'Japanese garden' in Dutch.
De japan in deze tuin is prachtig onderhouden.
The Japanese garden in this garden is beautifully maintained.
The word 'japan' is used metaphorically here in an archaic or specific vernacular sense, potentially referring to the careful and detailed work associated with Japanese skills or arts.