Japanese Conversation · Level 7
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Japanese word
マガジン
Pronunciation
Romajimagajin
Meaning
- nounmagazine
Example
そのマガジンは若い読者に人気があります。so no ma ga ji n wa waka i doku sha ni nin ki ga a ri ma su
That magazine is popular with young readers.
More examples
このマガジンは毎月、新しい特集を載せています。ko no ma ga ji n wa mai tsuki atara shi i toku shū o no se te i ma su
This magazine runs a new feature every month.
Core concept
Presents selected articles and visual features in a recurring publication designed around general interests or a particular subject.
Common phrases
マガジンを読むma ga ji n o yo mu
read a magazine
マガジンの表紙ma ga ji n no hyō shi
magazine cover
Similar words
雑誌zasshi: A general term for a publication issued regularly with articles, images, and other features.
Definition in Japanese
さまざまな記事や写真などを集め、定期的に発行する出版物。sa ma za ma na ki ji ya sha shin na do o atsu me tei ki teki ni hak kō su ru shup pan butsu
Word origin
マガジン (magajin) is a loanword from English magazine; English magazine came through French magasin from Arabic makhāzin, meaning "storehouses."
Usage tips
- English uses magazine for both general-interest publications and specialized ones, such as fashion, science, or news magazines.