Japanese word

日本中

Pronunciation

Romajinihonjū

Meaning

  • nounall over Japan

Example

日本中で花火大会が行われます。nihonjū de hana bi tai kai ga okona wa re ma su

Fireworks festivals are held all over Japan.

Illustration for 日本中 (all over Japan)

More examples

このニュースは日本中にすぐ広まりました。ko no nyū su wa nihonjū ni su gu hiro ma ri ma shi ta

This news quickly spread throughout Japan.

Core concept

It presents the entire country as the area in which something exists, happens, or applies.

Common phrases

  • 日本中に広がるnihonjū ni hiro ga ru

    spread throughout Japan

  • 日本中を旅するnihonjū o tabi su ru

    travel all over Japan

  • 日本中で知られているnihonjū de shi ra re te i ru

    be known throughout Japan

Similar words

日本全国nihonzenkoku: The whole area of Japan, including every region from north to south.
全国zenkoku: The whole country considered as one area, especially in nationwide reports or announcements.

Definition in Japanese

日本のあらゆる地域に及ぶこと。nihon no a ra yu ru chi iki ni oyo bu ko to

Word origin

日本中 (Nihonjū) is a compound of 日本 (Nihon, "Japan") and 中 (jū, "within or throughout"), with 中 extending the meaning to the whole country.

Usage tips

  • The word often describes nationwide trends or activities, so it is useful when a local topic is being widened to include every part of Japan.

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