Japanese word

スペイン

Pronunciation

Romajisupein

Meaning

  • nounSpain

Example

夏にスペインへ行きたいです。natsu ni su pe i n e i ki ta i de su

I want to go to Spain in summer.

Illustration for スペイン (Spain)

More examples

スペインはヨーロッパの国です。su pe i n wa yō ro ppa no kuni de su

Spain is a country in Europe.

いつかスペインに住んで、現地の暮らしを体験したいです。i tsu ka su pe i n ni su n de gen chi no ku ra shi o tai ken shi ta i de su

Someday, I want to live in Spain and experience life there.

Common phrases

  • スペインに住むsu pe i n ni su mu

    live in Spain

  • スペインの文化su pe i n no bun ka

    Spanish culture

Definition in Japanese

ヨーロッパ南西部のイベリア半島に位置する国名。yō ro ppa nan sei bu no i be ri a han tō ni i chi su ru koku mei

Word origin

The Japanese name スペイン (Supein) comes through Portuguese Espanha from Spanish España, ultimately from Latin Hispania.

Usage tips

  • The name Spain refers to the country, whereas Spanish is used for its language and for things connected with the country.

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