Japanese Conversation · Level 13
90 words
Japanese word
ワシントン
Pronunciation
Romajiwashinton
Meaning
- nounWashington DC
Example
ワシントンはアメリカの首都です。wa shi n to n wa a me ri ka no shu to de su
Washington DC is the capital of the United States.
More examples
姉はワシントンに住んでいます。ane wa wa shi n to n ni su n de i ma su
My older sister lives in Washington, D.C.
Common phrases
ワシントンに行くwa shi n to n ni i ku
go to Washington, DC
ワシントンに住むwa shi n to n ni su mu
live in Washington, DC
ワシントンから来るwa shi n to n ka ra ku ru
come from Washington, DC
Definition in Japanese
アメリカ合衆国の首都である都市の名称。a me ri ka gas shū koku no shu to de a ru to shi no mei shō
Word origin
The Japanese name comes from English Washington, the surname of George Washington, after whom the capital is named.
Usage tips
- In English, Washington, D.C. usually means the capital, while Washington alone can also mean the state on the West Coast.