アトラス
atorasu
The English word 'atlas' is translated into Japanese as アトラス (atorasu).
The term refers to a bound collection of maps.
Meaning: bound collection of maps (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
atorasu
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, the word アトラス often refers to the famous video game developer known for the 'Shin Megami Tensei' series.
- The word アトラス is also used in Japanese anatomy to refer to the first cervical vertebra, mirroring the English medical use.
- While アトラス is used for map collections, Japanese traditionally used the word 地図帳 'chizuchō' for a bound book of maps.
Examples in context
- 私は地図帳を使用して国の地理を勉強しました。I studied the geography of the country using an atlas.
Example conversation
Daigaki and Yui are studying geography in a room.
- 大翔 Hiroto結衣、このアトラスを使ってもいい？Yui, kono atorasu o tsukatte mo ii?Yui, can I use this atlas?
- 結衣 Yuiうん、大翔。どうぞ使って。Un, Daigaki. Douzo tsukatte.Yes, Daigaki. Go ahead and use it.
- 大翔 Hirotoありがとう。世界地図を見たいんだ。Arigatou. Sekai chizu o mitai nda.Thanks. I want to see the world map.
- 結衣 Yuiいいよ。ゆっくり見てね。Ii yo. Yukkuri mite ne.Sure. Take your time looking at it.
