Meaning

Primary

Southern Barbarians

Alternatives

Nanban, South Sea Countries

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Southern barbarians are called Southern barbarians! While it originally referred to the people of Southeast Asia, the term Nanban was used to refer to Western traders who began arriving in Japan in the 1500s. There's yummy food named after them too!

Reading

なんばん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

チキン南蛮の簡単でおいしいレシピがあれば教えてください。

If you have a good, simple recipe for chicken nanban, please let me know.

Kanji Composition