Meaning

Primary

East Asia

Alternative

The Orient

Word Type

noun

Explanation

East Asia is East Asia! That's where Japan is!

Reading

とうあ
  • 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

太平洋戦争のことを、大東亜戦争と呼ぶのは何故ですか。

Why is the Pacific War called The Greater East Asian War?

Kanji Composition