Translation guide
How to refer to the Vietnamese language, people, culture, and nationality in Japanese.
Vietnamese (language)
Vietnamese (person)
Referring to the Vietnamese language.
Standard word for the Vietnamese language.
I'm studying Vietnamese.
Is Vietnamese difficult?
Referring to a Vietnamese person or the Vietnamese people.
Standard word for a Vietnamese person or the Vietnamese people.
He is Vietnamese.
Vietnamese people are kind.
Describing something as Vietnamese (culture, food, etc.).
Use ベトナム (Vietnam) + の to mean 'Vietnamese' when modifying a noun.
I like Vietnamese food.
I'm interested in Vietnamese culture.
Formally stating Vietnamese nationality.
Formal term for Vietnamese nationality, used in official contexts.
I acquired Vietnamese nationality.
In English, 'Vietnamese' can be an adjective, but in Japanese you must add の: ベトナムの料理 (Vietnamese food), not ベトナム料理 (which is also possible but means 'Vietnam cuisine' as a compound noun).