Translation of Japanese word "地図" to English
地図
ちず
[chizu]
IPA: /tɕiɯɕɯ/
Meaning
NounA visual representation of an area, whether real or imaginary, showing the relative positions of places and other features.
How to use
地図 (chizu) — 'map'. 地図を見る — look at the map. 世界地図 (sekai chizu) — world map.
🇬🇧 English
map
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 地図
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ちず
Romaji Transcription: chizu
Example Sentences
地図を読むことができます。
ちず を よむ ことが できます。
I can read a map.
地図を持ちながら歩きます。
ちず を もちながら あります。
I'm walking with a map.
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Common phrases
- 地図を見る— look at map
- 世界地図— world map
- 地図で探す— search on map
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Frequency rank: #589 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "地図" mean?▼
The Japanese word "地図" means "map" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "地図"?▼
The word "地図" is read as "ちず" (chizu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to something that shows the layout of a place or the way.".
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