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How to say "Australia" in Japanese

おーすとらりあ · Ōsutoraria

"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

JapaneseWhen to use it
おーすとらりあ · ŌsutorariaAustralia.
ごうしゅう · gōshūAustralia. Formal, used in news.

How to use it

News headlines sometimes use the short form (gō), as in 日豪 (Nichigō, Japan–Australia).

Australia is a popular destination for Japanese working holidays and school trips.

Example sentences

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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