How to say "Australia" in Japanese
"Australia" in Japanese is オーストラリア (Ōsutoraria). An Australian person is オーストラリア人 (Ōsutorariajin).
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Ways to say "Australia" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| オーストラリアおーすとらりあ · Ōsutoraria | Australia. |
| 豪州ごうしゅう · gōshū | Australia. Formal, used in news. |
How to use it
News headlines sometimes use the short form 豪 (gō), as in 日豪 (Nichigō, Japan–Australia).
Australia is a popular destination for Japanese working holidays and school trips.
Example sentences
- オーストラリアから来ました。Ōsutoraria kara kimashita.I'm from Australia.
- オーストラリアに支社があります。Ōsutoraria ni shisha ga arimasu.We have a branch in Australia.
- 冬休みにオーストラリアへ行きます。Fuyuyasumi ni Ōsutoraria e ikimasu.I'm going to Australia for winter vacation.
- オーストラリアは今、夏です。Ōsutoraria wa ima, natsu desu.It's summer in Australia right now.
- 同僚はオーストラリア人です。Dōryō wa Ōsutorariajin desu.My coworker is Australian.
- 日本とオーストラリアの時差は一時間です。Nihon to Ōsutoraria no jisa wa ichijikan desu.The time difference between Japan and Australia is one hour.
Questions
How do you say "Australian" in Japanese?
An Australian person is オーストラリア人 (Ōsutorariajin). As an adjective, use オーストラリアの, as in オーストラリアの会社.
What is 時差?
時差 (jisa) is the time difference between two places. Eastern Australia is usually one hour ahead of Japan, depending on the season.
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