Japanese for Kids · Level 2
84 words
Japanese word
ラオス
Pronunciation
Romajiraosu
Meaning
- nounLaos
Example
ラオスはアジアの国です。ra o su wa a ji a no kuni de su
Laos is a country in Asia.
More examples
ラオスの国旗は赤と青を基調としています。ra o su no kok ki wa aka to ao o ki chō to shi te i ma su
The flag of Laos is mainly red and blue.
Common phrases
ラオス料理ra o su ryō ri
Laotian cuisine
ラオスへ行くra o su e i ku
go to Laos
Definition in Japanese
東南アジアに位置する内陸国。tō nan a ji a ni i chi su ru nai riku koku
Word origin
The Japanese word ラオス (Raosu) was borrowed from European forms of the country name, which ultimately derive from the name of the Lao people.
Usage tips
- The Mekong River forms much of Laos's western border and helps place the country on a map of mainland Southeast Asia.