English–Japanese

“east asia” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitōyō

Example

東洋の文化を学びます。tō yō no bun ka o mana bi ma su

I study East Asian culture.

Illustration for 東洋 (east asia)

How to say “east asia” in Japanese

“East asia” in Japanese is 東洋 (tōyō).

Describes the eastern part of Asia as a connected geographic and cultural region rather than a single country.

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

Example sentences with 東洋

この本は東洋と西洋の考え方を比べています。ko no hon wa tō yō to sei yō no kanga e kata o kura be te i ma su

This book compares Eastern and Western ways of thinking.

Tips for using 東洋

  • In modern English, East Asia is usually more neutral and precise than the older term the Orient, which can sound dated or othering.

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