Translation of Japanese word "雑誌" to English
雑誌
ざっし
[zasshi]
IPA: /dʑaɕɕi/
Meaning
NounA nonacademic, periodical publication which consists of articles by multiple writers on some broad topic or theme. A radio or television show where each episode comprises a variety of features or segments, akin to the format of a print magazine.
How to use
雑誌 (zasshi) — 'magazine / journal'. 週刊雑誌 — weekly magazine. 専門雑誌 — specialized journal. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
magazine
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 雑誌
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ざっし
Romaji Transcription: zasshi
Example Sentences
毎月新しい雑誌が発売されます。
まいげつ あたらしい ざっしが はつばいされます。
A new magazine is released every month.
この雑誌は面白いです。
この ざっしは おもしろいです。
This magazine is interesting.
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- 毎月新しい雑誌が発売されます。— A new magazine is released every month.
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The Japanese word "雑誌" means "magazine" in English.
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