Japan
5 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
An island country in East Asia known for its technology and culture.
“Japan is famous for its cherry blossoms and cuisine.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˌdʒəˈpæn/
Syllables
ja·pan
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Wordle
Contains J and double A pattern.
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Scrabble
Worth 14 points; J is high-value letter.
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