Translation guide
This guide covers how to express 'German' in Japanese, including the language, nationality, and related terms.
German (language)
German (person)
The standard word for the German language.
I am studying German.
Abbreviation often used in written contexts, such as course titles or dictionaries.
German department
Referring to a person from Germany
Standard term for a German person.
He is German.
Describing something as German (adjective)
Use ドイツの before a noun to mean 'German' as an attribute.
German culture
Prefix used in compounds, e.g., 独文学 (German literature). Mostly written.
German literature