Translation of Japanese word "政治" to English
政治
せいじ
[seiji]
IPA: /seiji/
Meaning
NounA methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.
How to use
政治 (seiji) — 'politics / government'. 政治家 (seijika) — politician. 政治学 — political science.
🇬🇧 English
politics
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 政治
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): せいじ
Romaji Transcription: seiji
Example Sentences
彼は政治家として活躍しています。
かれはせいじかとしてかつやしています。
He is active as a politician.
彼女は政治を学んでいます。
かのじょはせいじをまなんでいます。
She is studying politics.
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What does the Japanese word "政治" mean?▼
The Japanese word "政治" means "politics" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "政治"?▼
The word "政治" is read as "せいじ" (seiji). 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 the management of a country or government.".
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