Japanese dictionary
How to say "magazine" in Japanese
雑誌ざっし · zasshi
"Magazine" in Japanese is 雑誌 (zasshi). A weekly magazine is 週刊誌 (shūkanshi), and a monthly one is 月刊誌 (gekkanshi).
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Ways to say "magazine" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 雑誌ざっし · zasshi | Magazine. |
| 週刊誌しゅうかんし · shūkanshi | Weekly magazine. |
| マガジンまがじん · magajin | Magazine (in titles). |
How to use it
Count magazines with 冊 (satsu).
Convenience stores in Japan sell many magazines near the entrance.
Example sentences
- 駅で雑誌を買いました。Eki de zasshi o kaimashita.I bought a magazine at the station.
- この雑誌は毎月出ます。Kono zasshi wa maitsuki demasu.This magazine comes out every month.
- ビジネス雑誌を読むのが好きです。Bijinesu zasshi o yomu no ga suki desu.I like reading business magazines.
- 当社の商品が雑誌に紹介されました。Tōsha no shōhin ga zasshi ni shōkai saremashita.Our product was featured in a magazine.
- 美容院で雑誌を読みました。Biyōin de zasshi o yomimashita.I read a magazine at the hair salon.
- 雑誌を二冊ください。Zasshi o nisatsu kudasai.Two magazines, please.
Questions
How do you say "weekly" and "monthly magazine" in Japanese?
A weekly magazine is 週刊誌 (shūkanshi), and a monthly magazine is 月刊誌 (gekkanshi).
How do you count magazines in Japanese?
Use 冊 (satsu), the counter for books: 一冊 (issatsu), 二冊 (nisatsu).
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