English–Japanese

“china” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichūgoku

Example

中国へ行きます。chū goku e i ki ma su

I am going to China.

Illustration for 中国 (china)

How to say “china” in Japanese

“China” in Japanese is 中国 (chūgoku).

Full entry for 中国: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 中国

中国の友達に手紙を書きます。chū goku no tomo dachi ni te gami o ka ki ma su

I write a letter to my friend in China.

中国では、お茶をよく飲みます。chū goku de wa o cha o yo ku no mi ma su

People often drink tea in China.

Tips for using 中国

  • In Japanese geography, 中国地方 (Chūgoku-chihō) refers to western Honshū rather than the country, and the word 地方 (chihō) marks that regional meaning.

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