English–Japanese

“korea” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichōsen

Example

古い本には朝鮮という名前が出てきます。furu i hon ni wa chō sen to i u na mae ga de te ki ma su

The name Korea appears in old books.

Illustration for 朝鮮 (korea)

How to say “korea” in Japanese

“Korea” in Japanese is 朝鮮 (chōsen).

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

Example sentences with 朝鮮

授業で朝鮮について簡単に学びました。ju gyō de chō sen ni tsu i te kan tan ni mana bi ma shi ta

I learned a little about Korea in class.

Tips for using 朝鮮

  • In English-language history, Joseon identifies a Korean dynasty, whereas Korea is the standard name for the country, helping distinguish historical and modern uses of 朝鮮 (chōsen).

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