Japanese word

中東

Pronunciation

Romajichūtō

Meaning

  • nounMiddle East

Example

私は中東の歴史を学びます。watashi wa chū tō no reki shi o mana bi ma su

I study the history of the Middle East.

Illustration for 中東 (Middle East)

More examples

彼女は中東への旅行を計画しています。kano jo wa chū tō e no ryo kō o kei kaku shi te i ma su

She is planning a trip to the Middle East.

Core concept

Describes a region east of Europe and between the Mediterranean and Indian Ocean, centered on Western Asia and often including parts of North Africa.

Common phrases

  • 中東の文化chū tō no bun ka

    Middle Eastern culture

  • 中東情勢chū tō jō sei

    the situation in the Middle East

  • 中東料理chū tō ryō ri

    Middle Eastern cuisine

Definition in Japanese

西アジアを中心とし、エジプトなど北アフリカの一部を含む地域。nishi a ji a o chū shin to shi e ji pu to na do kita a fu ri ka no ichi bu o fuku mu chi iki

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese compound 中 (chū, "middle") + 東 (tō, "east") forms 中東 (chūtō), meaning "Middle East".

Usage tips

  • In English, the Middle East is a regional label whose boundaries vary by context rather than a fixed list of countries.

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