English–Japanese

“world heritage site” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisekaiisan

Example

奈良には世界遺産がたくさんあります。nara ni wa se kai i san ga ta ku sa n a ri ma su

Nara has many world heritage sites.

Illustration for 世界遺産 (world heritage site)

How to say “world heritage site” in Japanese

“World heritage site” in Japanese is 世界遺産 (sekaiisan).

Describes a cultural or natural property that has lasting value beyond one country and receives international recognition and protection.

Full entry for 世界遺産: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 世界遺産

この世界遺産は、長い歴史を今に伝えています。ko no se kai i san wa naga i reki shi o ima ni tsuta e te i ma su

This world heritage site continues to tell the story of its long history.

Tips for using 世界遺産

  • In English, World Heritage site does not mean simply any famous old place, because the term refers to recognition through an international UNESCO system.

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