How to Say "Magazine" in Japanese

雑誌

zasshi[d͡za̠ɕːi]

The English word "magazine" is translated into Japanese as 雑誌 (zasshi). Wiktionary also lists マガジン (magajin).

Meaning: periodical (noun)

Ways to say it

“magazine” in Japanese
Japanese	Romanization (Wiktionary)	IPA
雑誌	zasshi	[d͡za̠ɕːi] (narrow)
マガジン	magajin	[ma̠ɡa̠ʑĩɴ] (narrow)

雑誌 is the most common and natural way to refer to a printed or digital periodical in general conversation.

While 雑誌 is the standard word for a periodical, マガジン is a loanword often used in specific titles or brand names.

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Japanese has a distinct culture of 'mook' (ムック), a hybrid between a 雑誌 and a book that is sold as a one-off issue.
The term 雑誌 was specifically created by a publisher named Yanagawa Shunsan in 1867 to translate the English concept of a magazine.
Unlike in English, where 'magazine' can also mean a storehouse for gunpowder, the Japanese word 雑誌 is used exclusively for publications.

それは、昔の雑誌よ。
That's an old magazine.
This sentence is useful for identifying an old 雑誌.
Tatoeba #11682555 by small_snow, translation #12375544 by CK
母は雑誌を読んでいる。
My mother is reading a magazine.
This sentence is useful for describing someone reading a 雑誌.
Tatoeba #82996 by bunbuku, translation #320720 by CK
この雑誌を読みたいの？
Do you want to read this magazine?
This sentence is useful for asking if someone wants to read a specific 雑誌.
Tatoeba #221868 by bunbuku, translation #59194 by CK
私は日本の雑誌が大好きです。
I love Japanese magazines.
週刊誌に記事を掲載するためにインタビューを受けました。
I had an interview for a magazine article.
その科学専門誌は最新の研究に関する情報を提供しています。
That scientific magazine provides information on the latest research.
今、このマガジンがとても人気なんだよ。
Right now, this magazine is really popular, you know.
昨日の雑誌、面白い記事があったよ！
Yesterday's magazine had an interesting article!
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In a cafe, Yui and Yota are looking at a table.

結衣 Yui

この雑誌、面白そうだよ。
Kono zasshi, omoshirosou dayo.
This magazine looks interesting.
陽太 Yota

本当だ、中を見てみよう。
Hontou da, naka o mite miyou.
You're right, let's look inside.
結衣 Yui

陽太くん、ファッションの雑誌が好き？
Yota-kun, fasshon no zasshi ga suki?
Yota, do you like fashion magazines?
陽太 Yota

うん、よく読むよ。
Un, yoku yomu yo.
Yeah, I read them often.

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