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Asian in Japanese

Asian in Japanese is アジア, 南アジア人, 東アジア人 — Asian means a person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

Asian in Japanese

アジア
adj
Pronounced: ajia
Of, relating to or from Asia.
南アジア人
noun
東アジア人
noun
Pronounced: higashiajiajin
アジア人
noun
Pronounced: ajiajin
(US, Canada, Australia, NZ) A person from or with ancestry in East or Southeast Asia, occasionally South Asia.

What does "Asian" mean?

  1. noun A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.
    "She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam."
  2. adj Relating to or coming from Asia.
    "The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine."
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Asian in a sentence

  • She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam.
  • In the UK, "Asian" commonly refers to people with heritage from India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh.
  • The restaurant specializes in Asian cuisine.

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What is "Asian" in Japanese?

"Asian" in Japanese is アジア, 南アジア人, 東アジア人. Asian means: A person from Asia or of Asian descent — in North America and Australia the word is often used specifically for people of East or Southeast Asian background, while in Britain it more often refers to people of South Asian background.

How do you pronounce アジア?

"Asian" in Japanese is アジア, pronounced "ajia".

How do you use "Asian" in a sentence?

Example: "She identifies as Asian American, with family roots in Vietnam." In Japanese, "Asian" is アジア, 南アジア人, 東アジア人.

Are there other ways to say "Asian" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "Asian": アジア, 南アジア人, 東アジア人, アジア人.

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