Oriental in Japanese
Oriental in Japanese is 東方, 東洋 — Oriental means relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
Oriental in Japanese
東方
Pronounced: tōhō
Pertaining to the regions east of the Mediterranean, beyond the Roman Empire or the early Christian world; of the Near East, the Middle East or the Far East, now especially relating to East Asia. [from 15th c.]
東洋
Pronounced: tōyō
Pertaining to the regions east of the Mediterranean, beyond the Roman Empire or the early Christian world; of the Near East, the Middle East or the Far East, now especially relating to East Asia. [from 15th c.]
What does "Oriental" mean?
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adj Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
"The museum has a large collection of oriental ceramics."
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noun A gem, especially a pearl, prized for its exceptional shine.
"The necklace was set with a fine oriental pearl."
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Oriental in a sentence
- The museum has a large collection of oriental ceramics.
- The necklace was set with a fine oriental pearl.
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What is "Oriental" in Japanese?
"Oriental" in Japanese is 東方, 東洋. Oriental means: Relating to East Asia or, historically, the broader region east of Europe.
How do you pronounce 東方?
"Oriental" in Japanese is 東方, pronounced "tōhō".
How do you use "Oriental" in a sentence?
Example: "The museum has a large collection of oriental ceramics." In Japanese, "Oriental" is 東方, 東洋.
Are there other ways to say "Oriental" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "Oriental": 東方, 東洋.
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