Japanese word

日米

Pronunciation

Romajinichibei

Meaning

  • nounJapan and the United States

Example

日米の貿易は伸びています。nichi bei no bō eki wa no bi te i ma su

Trade between Japan and the United States is growing.

Illustration for 日米 (Japan and the United States)

More examples

日米協力が地域の安定に役立っています。nichi bei kyō ryoku ga chi iki no an tei ni yaku da tte i ma su

Japan-U.S. cooperation is helping maintain regional stability.

Core concept

Describes Japan and the United States as a paired focus in a relationship, comparison, or shared context.

Common phrases

  • 日米協力nichi bei kyō ryoku

    Japan-U.S. cooperation

  • 日米関係nichi bei kan kei

    Japan-U.S. relations

  • 日米貿易nichi bei bō eki

    Japan-U.S. trade

  • 日米首脳会談nichi bei shu nō kai dan

    Japan-U.S. summit meeting

Definition in Japanese

日本とアメリカ合衆国の両国に関わること。nihon to a me ri ka gas shū koku no ryō koku ni kaka wa ru ko to

Word origin

The compound 日米 (nichibei) combines 日 (nichi, "Japan") from 日本 (Nihon) with 米 (bei, "the United States") from 米国 (Beikoku).

Usage tips

  • In Japanese news and formal discussion, 日米 (nichibei) often appears as a compact label for matters involving both countries.

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