Translation guide
This guide covers how to refer to the Filipino language, people, and nationality in Japanese, as well as related cultural terms.
Referring to the national language of the Philippines.
Referring to a person from the Philippines or the people collectively.
Describing something as Filipino (adjective).
Use フィリピン (Philippines) + の to mean 'Filipino' as an adjective for things, culture, etc.
I like Filipino food.
Referring to the country itself, often needed when talking about Filipino things.
The Japanese name for the Philippines. Often used in compounds.
Unlike English, Japanese uses different suffixes to distinguish language (語), person (人), and adjective (の). Be careful not to mix them up.
タガログ語が話せますか？
Can you speak Tagalog?
Standard term for a Filipino person. Add たち for plural (people).
He is Filipino.
I have a Filipino friend.
I'm interested in Filipino culture.
Have you been to the Philippines?