Japanese word

トルコ

Pronunciation

Romajitoruko

Meaning

  • nounTurkey

Example

トルコに行きたいです。to ru ko ni i ki ta i de su

I want to go to Turkey.

Illustration for トルコ (Turkey)

More examples

トルコでは、紅茶をよく飲みます。to ru ko de wa kō cha o yo ku no mi ma su

People in Turkey often drink tea.

Common phrases

  • トルコ料理to ru ko ryō ri

    Turkish cuisine

  • トルコ語を話すto ru ko go o hana su

    speak Turkish

  • トルコの文化to ru ko no bun ka

    Turkish culture

Definition in Japanese

ヨーロッパとアジアにまたがる国。yō ro ppa to a ji a ni ma ta ga ru kuni

Word origin

The Japanese name トルコ (Toruko) comes from Portuguese turco, meaning "Turk" or "Turkish", and names the country associated with the Turks.

Usage tips

  • In English, Turkey names the country with a capital letter, while turkey names the bird with a lowercase letter.

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