Japanese phrase
略称は___です。 ryaku shō wa ___ de su
Meaning
The abbreviation is ___.
When to use it
Identifies the shorter name used for something. It often clarifies which familiar name people use in conversation and has a neutral polite tone.
Example dialogue
国際連合の略称って何ですか？ koku sai ren gō no ryaku shō tte nan de su ka
What is the abbreviation for the United Nations?
略称は国連です。 ryaku shō wa koku ren de su
The abbreviation is the UN.