Japanese: alternatives and connections

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Japanese

Of or pertaining to Japan, or its inhabitants.

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Altaic 76% connected

Of or pertaining to the Altai, a mountain chain in Central Asia.

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Asian 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Asia; Asiatic.

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Asiatic 76% connected

Of or pertaining to Asia or to its inhabitants.

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Nip 76% connected

A sip or small draught; esp., a draught of intoxicating liquor; a dram.

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Shogun 76% connected

A title originally conferred by the Mikado on the military governor of the eastern provinces of Japan. By gradual usurpation of power the Shoguns (kn…

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