Japanese word

シカゴ

Pronunciation

Romajishikago

Meaning

  • nounChicago

Example

シカゴに住んでいます。shi ka go ni su n de i ma su

I live in Chicago.

Illustration for シカゴ (Chicago)

More examples

来月、シカゴへ出張します。rai getsu shi ka go e shut chō shi ma su

I am going on a business trip to Chicago next month.

Common phrases

  • シカゴに住むshi ka go ni su mu

    live in Chicago

  • シカゴから来るshi ka go ka ra ku ru

    come from Chicago

Definition in Japanese

アメリカ合衆国イリノイ州北東部にある都市。a me ri ka gas shū koku i ri no i shū hoku tō bu ni a ru to shi

Word origin

Chicago is generally traced through French forms to the Miami-Illinois word shikaakwa, referring to wild garlic or onions found in the area.

Usage tips

  • In English, Chicago is commonly pronounced "shih-KAH-goh," while Japanese uses the form シカゴ (Shikago).

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