This table lists languages spoken in Japan, including official, working, regional, and minority languages.
Percentages and speaker counts may be unavailable for some languages due to census and reporting limitations.
Language details
6 languages| Language | Statuses | Share, % | Speakers |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Ainu (China)
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
Ainu (Japan)
|
National
Minority
|
— | — |
|
English
|
No special status | 1.2 | 1,500,000 |
|
Japanese
|
Official
Working
|
99.4 | 125,000,000 |
|
Korean
|
No special status | 0.4 | 500,000 |
|
Central Okinawan
|
National
|
— | — |