0
The characters that make up 'ni' and 'hon' mean "sun origin." During Japanese Missions to China, this term was used to refer to Japan, and reflected the fact that Japan was east of China, and therefore would appear to be the origin of the [rising] sun.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
Which county is called the rising sun?
Japan.(NIHON/NIPPON)
What is the official name for Japan?
traditionally japan is called Nihon. Its still called that now. Japan is also known as the land of the rising sun.
Which country is known as Nippon in its native language?
Japan is called Nippon or Nihon in its native language. Nihon is much more common.
How did nihon become pronounced as japan in English?
Nihon(Nipon) or 日本　is the Japanese word for Japan
What does Nihon Mean in japanese?
The word "Nihon" translated to English means Japan. When the Japanese people refer to their land, they say Nihon or Nippon （日本）Similarly, they don't call themselves Japanese, they say they are Nihonjin 日本人meaning 'Japan person'= Japanese---"Nihon" is Japanese for the word "Japan". In Japanese, one doesn't say "Japan", they say "Nihon".Nihon ni itta. (I went to Japan.)It's not, "Japan ni itta"
How do you say Japan in Japan?
Nippon, Nihon, Japan, Nailikukoku
How say Japanese?
"nihon" : Japan (country)"nihon go" : Japanese Language
Is Nihon a Japanese word?
Yes. Nihon (日本 ) means Japan.
Is kidzania Japan in English?
No, I believe Japan is know as Japan in English, though I know Japan in Japenese is called Nippon in formal instances and Nihon when casual, if that helps.
What have the official names for Japan been?
Currently Japan has the name nihon (
How do you say deli of Japan in Japanese?
Nihon no nikuya = Deli of Japan
What is the japanese for japan?
日本 (Nihon)
