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Japanese word
インターナショナル
Pronunciation
Romajiintānashonaru
Meaning
- na-adjectiveinternational
Example
インターナショナルな料理を楽しめます。i n tā na sho na ru na ryō ri o tano shi me ma su
You can enjoy international cuisine.
More examples
大学はインターナショナルな交流を大切にしています。dai gaku wa i n tā na sho na ru na kō ryū o tai setsu ni shi te i ma su
The university values international exchange.
Core concept
Describes something that connects or includes people, places, or activities from more than one country.
Common phrases
インターナショナルな学校i n tā na sho na ru na gak kō
an international school
インターナショナルな環境i n tā na sho na ru na kan kyō
an international environment
インターナショナルな交流i n tā na sho na ru na kō ryū
international exchange
Similar words
国際的kokusaiteki: Describes relations, activities, or organizations involving two or more countries.
グローバルgurōbaru: Describes something planned or understood on a worldwide scale.
多国籍takokuseki: Describes an organization, group, or activity involving several nationalities.
Definition in Japanese
複数の国に関わるさま。fuku sū no kuni ni kaka wa ru sa ma
Word origin
インターナショナル (intānashonaru) is borrowed from English international, from Medieval Latin internationalis, formed from inter, "between," and natio, "nation."
Usage tips
- The International Court of Justice deals with disputes between countries, showing how international can describe matters that cross national borders.
Opposites
- ローカルrōkarulocalna-adjective
Related words
- インターナショナル化intānashonarukainternationalizationnoun