How to Say "Amazon" in Japanese

アマゾン

amazon[a̠ma̠zõ̞ɴ]

In Japanese, アマゾン is the word for amazon.

アマゾン is used to refer to the Amazon, such as the Amazon River. It can also refer to the mythological female warriors.

Meaning: river (name)

Which one should you use?

While アマゾン can refer to the mythological female warriors, the term アマゾネス is more specifically used to denote the mythological figure.

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In Japanese pop culture, particularly in manga and anime, the word アマゾネス is often used to describe fierce, superhuman female characters that go beyond the classical Greek definition.
Because アマゾン is a loanword, it is written using the Katakana script, which is primarily used for foreign names and exotic concepts.
When referring to the Amazon River in a scientific or formal Japanese context, it is often accompanied by the word 川 (kawa), meaning 'river', to ensure clarity.

アマゾン川には多くの支流がある。
The Amazon is fed by a large number of tributaries.
This sentence is useful for describing the tributaries of the アマゾン.
Tatoeba #230373 by tommy__san, translation #67740 by U2FS
アマゾン川は、ナイル川に次いで世界で二番目に長い川だ。
The Amazon is the second longest river in the world after the Nile.
This sentence is useful for stating the length of the アマゾン in comparison to the Nile.
Tatoeba #230372 by bunbuku, translation #67739 by CK
「アマゾンから変なメールが来たよ。どうしたらいい？」「何もせずにほっときなさい」
"We got some weird mail from Amazon. What should I do?" "Just leave it there and don't do anything."
This sentence shows the use of アマゾン when referring to the company in a modern context.
Tatoeba #9159164 by small_snow, translation #10766746 by end
私はアマゾンで本を買いました。
I bought a book on Amazon.
アマゾンでお買い物をするのが好きです。
I enjoy shopping on Amazon.
2 more sentences on Tatoeba

Two students are talking about a geography documentary.

陽葵 Himari

アマゾンの映像を見たよ。
Amazon no eizou o mita yo.
I watched a video of the Amazon.
陽太 Yota

アマゾンってすごく広そうだね。
Amazon tte sugoku hirosou da ne.
The Amazon looks incredibly vast, doesn't it?
陽葵 Himari

植物も動物もいっぱいいるよ。
Shokubutsu mo doubutsu mo ippai iru yo.
There are so many plants and animals there.
陽太 Yota

陽葵はいつか行ってみたい？
Himari wa itsuka itte mitai?
Himari, do you want to visit there someday?

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