How to say "Greece" in Japanese

If you are wondering what's the Japanese word for "Greece" you've come to the right place!

the Japanese word for "Greece" is "Girisha", written in japanese as "ギリシャ".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The proper noun 'ギリシャ (ぎりしゃ)' refers to the country of Greece. Greece is a country located in southeastern Europe, on the southern tip of the Balkan peninsula. It is known for its ancient history, classical architecture, beautiful islands, and delicious Mediterranean cuisine. For example: I want to visit Greece someday - (いつかギリシャを訪れたいです). Greece is a popular tourist destination - (ギリシャは人気の観光地です).

Now, let's make sure you understand this word the other way around too.

What does "Girisha" mean in japanese?

"Girisha" means "Greece" .

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How to write "Greece" in Japanese

To make really sure you learn this word, I've prepared an interactive lesson for you. You are going to learn the readings and meanings of this word and of the characters that comprise it.

But first, you need to know a little bit about Hiragana and Katakana.

Hiragana and katakana are japanese syllabaries, this means that each character represents a syllable.

This are the characters you need to know for this lesson:

The katakana "ギ" is read as "gi". The katakana "リ" is read as "ri". And The katakana "シ" is read as "shi".