Japanese word

チリ

Pronunciation

Romajichiri

Meaning

  • nounChile

Example

来年、チリへ旅行します。rai nen chi ri e ryo kō shi ma su

I will travel to Chile next year.

Illustration for チリ (Chile)

More examples

チリの首都はサンティアゴです。chi ri no shu to wa sa n ti a go de su

The capital of Chile is Santiago.

Common phrases

  • チリの首都chi ri no shu to

    the capital of Chile

  • チリを訪れるchi ri o otozu re ru

    visit Chile

Definition in Japanese

南アメリカの太平洋側に細長く延びる国。minami a me ri ka no tai hei yō gawa ni hoso naga ku no bi ru kuni

Word origin

The Japanese name チリ (Chiri) is borrowed from the Spanish country name Chile, but the deeper origin of Chile is not known with certainty.

Usage tips

  • Chile is pronounced with two syllables in English, and its name is distinct from chili, the common spelling for the pepper and spicy food.

Related words

  • チリ人chirijinChileannoun
  • チリ産chirisanmade in Chilenoun

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