ジーン
Jīn
In Japanese, the English name Jean is written as ジーン (Jīn).
The word is used as a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
While ジーン (Jīn) is the default representation, the Katakana ジャン (Jan) can also be used to represent the name Jean.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Jīn.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, ジーン can be used as an onomatopoeia to describe a humming sound or a ringing in the ears.
- The sound of ジーン (Jīn) is nearly identical to the Japanese word for 'genes' in biology. This phonetic coincidence can lead to humorous misunderstandings in certain contexts.
- Using the Katakana version ジャン might change the perceived origin of the name. While ジーン sounds like the English 'Jean', ジャン can sound closer to the French 'Jean' or even the English 'John'.
Examples in context
- ジーンは何をつくりましたか。What did Jean make?This sentence is useful for asking what Jean made using ジーン.Tatoeba #216468 by bunbuku, translation #53772 by CN
- 僕はジーンと話したい。I'd like to talk to Jean.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to talk to Jean using ジーン.Tatoeba #1159973 by mookeee, translation #1159966 by sacredceltic
- ジャンさん、お会いできて光栄です。It's an honor to meet you, Jean.
- ねえ、ジャン、今週の予定は？Hey, Jean, what are your plans for this week?
- ジーン君、一緒に映画に行こう！Jean, let's go watch a movie together!
- ジーンはとても親切な人です。Jīn wa totemo shinsetsuna hito desu.Jean is a very kind person.
Example conversation
Kenta and Misaki are looking for their friend at a party.
- 健太 Kentaジーンはどこにいますか。Jīn wa doko ni imasu ka.Where is Jean?
- 美咲 Misakiあそこにジーンがいますよ。Asoko ni Jīn ga imasu yo.Jean is over there.
- 健太 Kentaよかった。声をかけます。Yokatta. Koe o kakemasu.Great. I'll call him.
- 美咲 Misaki私も一緒に行きますね。Watashi mo issho ni ikimasu ne.I'll go with you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
