Meaning

Primary

Middle East

Word Type

proper noun, な adjective

Explanation

The middle of the east is more simply known as the middle east.

Reading

ちゅうとう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 中東の人気スポット

    popular spot in the Middle East

    中東の人々

    people of the Middle East

    中東の国

    Middle Eastern countries

Context Sentences

さっきテレビで中東のニュースを見ました。

I just saw the news about the Middle East on TV.

ファラフェルは中東生まれのコロッケです。

Falafel is a type of croquette born in the Middle East.

中東の水タバコの文化は、外国でも人気です。

The culture of waterpipe tobacco in the Middle East is also popular in foreign countries.

Kanji Composition