マヤ
マヤ is the Japanese word for maya in Japanese.
マヤ refers to the civilization. When used as a proper noun for a person's name, it is written in Katakana as マヤ.
Meaning: civilization (noun)
Did you know?
- If you were to write 'Maya' using Kanji, the meaning could shift entirely to 'illusion' if using the Sanskrit-derived term, which is a concept used in Japanese Buddhism.
- While the Maya civilization is the primary meaning, 'Maya' is also a common feminine given name in Japan, though it is often written with different Kanji like 摩耶 or 真夜.
- Japanese speakers often group マヤ with アステカ 'Azteca' and インカ 'Inca' as the 'Three Great Ancient Civilizations' of the Americas.
Examples in context
- マヤ、アルマ、他の私の全ての兄弟姉妹たちへ、私にくれた助けをどうもありがとう。To my sister Maya, my sister Alma, all my other brothers and sisters, thank you so much for all the support that you've given me.This sentence is useful for expressing thanks to a sister named マヤ and others.Tatoeba #330745 by sugisaki, translation #330445 by sugisaki
- マヤ文明の研究に興味があります。Maya bunmei no kenkyu ni kyomi ga arimasu.I am interested in the study of Maya civilization.
- マヤの人々は高度な暦を持っていました。Maya no hitobito wa kodo na koyomi o motte imashita.The Maya people had a highly advanced calendar.
Example conversation
A museum regarding ancient history.
- 美咲 Misakiこの展示はマヤの遺跡に関するものですね。Kono tenji wa Maya no iseki ni kansuru mono desu ne.This exhibit is about Maya ruins, isn't it?
- 蓮 Renはい、マヤ文明の技術が詳しく書かれています。Hai, Maya bunmei no gijutsu ga kuwashiku kakarete imasu.Yes, the technology of the Maya civilization is described in detail.
- 美咲 Misaki蓮さんは、マヤの歴史に詳しいのですか？Ren-san wa, Maya no rekishi ni kuwashii no desu ka?Ren, are you knowledgeable about Maya history?
- 蓮 Renいえ、ただ少し興味があるだけですよ。Iie, tada sukoshi kyomi ga aru dake desu yo.No, I am just a little interested.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
