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How do you say "map" in Japanese?
地図
chizu
In Japanese, "map" is 地図 (chizu).
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Pronunciation
地図 is written using kanji. Romanised as chizu, it sounds roughly like "chee-zoo" to an English ear.
Writing and usage
Chizu uses 地 (earth/land) with 図 (diagram/chart). A diagram of the land.
Example sentence
新しい地図を買いました。
Atarashii Chizu wo kaimashita.
I bought a new map.
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How to remember 地図
Land picture. Visual representation of geography.
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Questions about 地図
How do you pronounce 地図?
地図 is romanised as chizu. Say it roughly like "chee-zoo" in English. Each Japanese syllable has even weight, so keep the rhythm steady.
Is 地図 formal or casual?
地図 is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech. The level of formality comes from the sentence structure around it, not from the word itself.
How is 地図 written in Japanese?
地図 is written using kanji. Chizu uses 地 (earth/land) with 図 (diagram/chart).
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