Japanese in Irish (Seapáinis): Meaning & Pronunciation

Q: What is the Irish for Japanese?

The Irish for Japanese is Seapáinis (pronounced “SHAP-aw-nish”). It’s a feminine noun.

How to say “Japanese” in Irish

Irish:: Seapáinis
English:: Japanese
Word type:: noun
Gender:: feminine, second declension
Pronunciation:: “SHAP-aw-nish” /ˈʃapˠaːnʲɪʃ/

Various forms

Genitive singular:: Seapáinise, na Seapáinise (e.g. rang Seapáinise, Japanese class)

What does “Seapáinis” mean?

Japanese: The Japanese language, the official language of Japan.Also: Japanese language.

Other Irish words for Japanese: Seapánach (Japanese person)

“Seapáinis” with the article

Here is Seapáinis after the article (an t-alt).

an tSeapáinis

the Japanese

Feminine nouns take t before s after an

“Seapáinis” in a sentence: Irish examples

Common Irish sentences using Seapáinis, the Irish word for Japanese.

Níl Seapáinis agam.

I don't speak Japanese.

Tá sí ag foghlaim Seapáinise le dhá bhliain.

She has been learning Japanese for two years.

Is teanga dheacair í an tSeapáinis.

Japanese is a difficult language.

Scríobh sé an litir i Seapáinis.

He wrote the letter in Japanese.

Tá múinteoir Seapáinise nua againn ar scoil.

We have a new Japanese teacher at school.

An bhfuil Seapáinis mhaith ag do dheartháir?

Does your brother speak good Japanese?

Labhair siad Seapáinis ar feadh na hoíche.

They spoke Japanese all night.

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Japanese in Irish: frequently asked questions

What is the Irish for Japanese?

The Irish for Japanese is Seapáinis (pronounced “SHAP-aw-nish”). It’s a feminine noun.

How do you pronounce Seapáinis in Irish?

Seapáinis is said like “SHAP-aw-nish” (IPA /ˈʃapˠaːnʲɪʃ/).

Does Seapáinis have a plural?

No. Seapáinis is a name, so it is used in the singular only.

Why does Seapáinis change to Sheapáinis?

After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo Sheapáinis. After ár (our) it stays ár Seapáinis, because s does not take eclipsis.

What is the difference between Seapáinis and Seapánach?

Seapáinis is the Japanese language, while Seapánach is a Japanese person or the adjective 'Japanese'. Japan itself is an tSeapáin.

How do I say 'I speak Japanese'?

Say 'Tá Seapáinis agam', literally 'I have Japanese'.

Japanese in Irish (Seapáinis): Meaning, Pronunciation, Usage