Javanese
Also known as: Basa Jawa
The largest Austronesian language by speakers, used across central and eastern Java and as a regional lingua franca. Distinguished by an intricate honorific system (krama / madya / ngoko).
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Javanese?
Javanese is a dialect of Javanese.
Which region is Javanese associated with?
Javanese is part of the Southeast Asia region on DialectAtlas.
Is Javanese known by other names?
Yes — Javanese is also referred to as Basa Jawa.