Japanese Conversation · Level 7
90 words
Japanese word
グアム
Pronunciation
Romajiguamu
Meaning
- nounGuam
Example
夏休みにグアムへ行く予定です。natsu yasu mi ni gu a mu e i ku yo tei de su
I am planning to go to Guam during summer vacation.
More examples
冬休みはグアムで海を楽しみます。fuyu yasu mi wa gu a mu de umi o tano shi mi ma su
I enjoy the ocean in Guam during winter break.
Common phrases
グアムへ行くgu a mu e i ku
go to Guam
グアムに滞在するgu a mu ni tai zai su ru
stay in Guam
Definition in Japanese
西太平洋のマリアナ諸島南端にある、アメリカ合衆国の準州。nishi tai hei yō no ma ri a na sho tō nan tan ni a ru a me ri ka gas shū koku no jun shū
Word origin
The Japanese name グアム (Guamu) comes from English Guam, which traces through Spanish Guaján to Chamorro Guåhan, the island's traditional name.
Usage tips
- Guam is an unincorporated territory of the United States rather than a state, and its residents are U.S. citizens.