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How to say "Manchuria" in Japanese | マンシュウ

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

the Japanese word for "Manchuria" is "Manshuu", written in japanese as "マンシュウ".

Here's a more detailed explanation:

The Japanese proper noun 'マンシュウ (manshuu)' refers to 'Manchuria', a historical region in Northeast Asia. This term is used to denote the geographical and historical area that includes parts of modern-day northeastern China and the Russian Far East. It is often associated with the period of Japanese influence and control in the early 20th century. Example sentences: Manchuria is rich in resources「マンシュウは資源が豊かだ」(まんしゅうはしげんがゆたかだ). The history of Manchuria is complex「マンシュウの歴史は複雑だ」(まんしゅうのれきしはふくざつだ).

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

What does "Manshuu" mean in japanese?

"Manshuu" means "Manchuria" .

To make really sure you learn this word, We'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 "マ" is read as "ma". The katakana "ン" is read as "n". The katakana "シ" is read as "shi". And The katakana "ウ" is read as "u".