How to say "China" in Japanese
"China" the country is 中国 (Chūgoku). China as in dishes is a different word: 陶磁器 (tōjiki), or simply 食器 (shokki), tableware.
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Ways to say "China" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 中国ちゅうごく · Chūgoku | China. |
| 陶磁器とうじき · tōjiki | China; porcelain and ceramics. |
| 中国語ちゅうごくご · Chūgokugo | Chinese (language). |
How to use it
The Chinese language is 中国語 (Chūgokugo) and a Chinese person is 中国人 (Chūgokujin).
Careful: 中国 is also the name of a region in western Japan, 中国地方 (Chūgoku chihō), which includes Hiroshima and Okayama.
Example sentences
- 来月、中国に出張します。Raigetsu, Chūgoku ni shutchō shimasu.I'm going to China on business next month.
- 中国語を少し話せます。Chūgokugo o sukoshi hanasemasu.I can speak a little Chinese.
- 中国の工場と取引があります。Chūgoku no kōjō to torihiki ga arimasu.We do business with a factory in China.
- この皿は有田焼です。Kono sara wa Aritayaki desu.This plate is Arita porcelain.
- 広島は中国地方にあります。Hiroshima wa Chūgoku chihō ni arimasu.Hiroshima is in the Chugoku region.
- 中国人のお客様が増えています。Chūgokujin no okyakusama ga fuete imasu.We have more and more customers from China.
Kanji in this word
Questions
What is the 中国地方 in Japan?
中国地方 (Chūgoku chihō) is a region in western Japan that includes Hiroshima, Okayama, Tottori, Shimane and Yamaguchi. It is not related to China.
How do you say "porcelain" in Japanese?
Porcelain is 磁器 (jiki), and ceramics in general are 陶磁器 (tōjiki) or 焼き物 (yakimono).
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