Cantonese in Japanese
Cantonese in Japanese is 広東語, 広東人, 広東 — Cantonese means relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
Cantonese in Japanese
広東語
Pronounced: kantongo
Relating to the city of Guangzhou (Canton) or the province of Guangdong.
広東人
Relating to the city of Guangzhou (Canton) or the province of Guangdong.
広東
Pronounced: kanton
広東語
Pronounced: kantongo
広東語
Pronounced: kantongo
(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.
粤語
Pronounced: etsugo
(uncountable) A dialect of the Cantonese language, spoken in Guangzhou (Canton), Hong Kong, Macau, and treated as the standard dialect of the Cantonese language.
広東人
(countable, chiefly, in the plural) An inhabitant of Canton; a person of Canton descent.
What does "Cantonese" mean?
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adj Relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
"The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum."
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noun A variety of Chinese spoken mainly in Guangdong province, Hong Kong, and Macau.
"She grew up speaking Cantonese at home and English at school."
Cantonese in a sentence
- The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum.
- She grew up speaking Cantonese at home and English at school.
Common Japanese translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "Cantonese" in Japanese?
"Cantonese" in Japanese is 広東語, 広東人, 広東. Cantonese means: Relating to the city of Guangzhou (historically called Canton), its people, language, or cuisine.
How do you pronounce 広東語?
"Cantonese" in Japanese is 広東語, pronounced "kantongo".
How do you use "Cantonese" in a sentence?
Example: "The restaurant specializes in Cantonese dim sum." In Japanese, "Cantonese" is 広東語, 広東人, 広東.
Are there other ways to say "Cantonese" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "Cantonese": 広東語, 広東人, 広東, 粤語.
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