Translation guide
How to refer to the Vietnamese language, people, culture, and nationality in Japanese.
Referring to the Vietnamese language.
Standard word for the Vietnamese language.
ベトナム語を勉強しています。
I'm studying Vietnamese.
ベトナム語は難しいですか。
Is Vietnamese difficult?
Referring to a Vietnamese person or the Vietnamese people.
Standard word for a Vietnamese person or the Vietnamese people.
彼はベトナム人です。
He is Vietnamese.
ベトナム人は親切です。
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.
ベトナムの料理が好きです。
I like Vietnamese food.
ベトナムの文化に興味があります。
I'm interested in Vietnamese culture.
Formally stating Vietnamese nationality.
Formal term for Vietnamese nationality, used in official contexts.
ベトナム国籍を取得しました。
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).