Jap·a·nese 
(jăp′ə-nēz, -nēs)
(jăp′ə-nēz, -nēs)adj.
Of or relating to Japan or its people, language, or culture.
n. pl. Japanese
1.
a. A native or inhabitant of Japan.
b. A person of Japanese ancestry.
2. The Japonic language of the Japanese, written in kana and Chinese characters.