Meaning

Primary

South America

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Remember how 米国 can also mean America? That goes for North and South America, actually, not just the United States. So, south America is South America.

Reading

なんべい
  • 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

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 南米にいる

    to be in South America

    南米にある

    to be in South America

    南米に行く

    to go to South America

Context Sentences

ペルーは南米の国の一つです。

Peru is one of the countries in South America.

学生時代に、バックパッカーとして南米に行きました。

When I was a student, I went to South America as a backpacker.

南米は決して米国の一部ではありませんよ!

South America is by no means a part of the United States!

Kanji Composition