メイド・イン・オハイオ
Meido in Ohaio
The English phrase "made in ohio" is translated into Japanese as メイド・イン・オハイオ (Meido in Ohaio).
This phrase is used to indicate that a specific product was manufactured in the state of Ohio.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Meido in Ohaio.
Did you know?
- The Japanese word メイド is a loanword from 'made', but in common conversation it more frequently refers to a 'maid' servant, as in the 'maid cafe' culture of Akihabara.
- The middle dot ・ used in メイド・イン・オハイオ is called a 'nakaguro'. It is used specifically to prevent foreign words from blending together, as Japanese does not use spaces between words.
- While メイド・イン・オハイオ is a literal translation, Japanese consumers often prefer the term 国産 'kokusan' for domestic goods, as it implies a higher level of trust and quality than a simple 'made in' label.
Example conversation
Hiroto and Himari are looking at a tool in a store.
- 大翔 Hirotoこの道具、どこで作られたんだろう？Kono dōgu, doko de tsukuraretan darō?I wonder where this tool was made?
- 陽葵 Himari見て、メイド・イン・オハイオって書いてあるよ。Mite, meido in ohaiyo tte kaite aru yo.Look, it says made in Ohio.
- 大翔 Hirotoへえ、アメリカ製だったんだね。Hee, amerika sei datta nda ne.Oh, so it was made in America.
- 陽葵 Himariうん、質が良さそうだよ。Un, shitsu ga yosasō da yo.Yeah, the quality looks good.
