台湾
[ta̠iβ̞ã̠ɴ]Taiwan
Taiwan in Japanese is 台湾. Wiktionary also lists 高砂 (Takasago).
Meaning: East Asian country (name)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 台湾 | [ta̠iβ̞ã̠ɴ] (narrow) | Taiwan | |
| 高砂 | Takasago | archaic |
台湾 is the standard name for the East Asian country of Taiwan.
Which one should you use?
台湾 is the standard modern name, whereas 高砂 is an archaic term.
Did you know?
- In traditional Japanese theatre, the term 高砂 is associated with the 'Takasago' pine tree, symbolizing marital longevity and eternal love.
- The name 台湾 likely traces back to a Dutch transcription of an indigenous Siraya word, which was then passed through Hokkien into Japanese and Chinese.
- The archaic term 高砂 refers to a specific place that became a poetic symbol in Japanese culture, famously appearing in the traditional Noh play 'Takasago'.
Examples in context
- 台湾の夏は、蒸し暑いものだ。Summers in Taiwan are sweltering.This sentence is useful for describing the summer weather in 台湾.Tatoeba #8868901 by mochico, translation #10124389 by tsp_2
- 台湾の女性は足が長く、スタイルが良いです。Women in Taiwan have long legs, and good figures.This sentence is useful for describing the physical characteristics of women in 台湾.Tatoeba #8868875 by mochico, translation #10066769 by tsp_2
- 台湾は国です。Taiwan is a country.This sentence is useful for stating that 台湾 is a country.Tatoeba #13187353 by atitarev, translation #6620655 by cirosantilli
- 台湾に行ったことがあるI've been to Taiwan.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ren and Himari are talking about their next travel destination.
- 蓮 Ren次の休みは台湾に行きたいな。Tsugi no yasumi wa Taiwan ni ikitai na.I want to go to Taiwan during the next break.
- 陽葵 Himariいいですね！台湾で何がしたいですか？Ii desu ne! Taiwan de nani ga shitai desu ka?That sounds great! What do you want to do in Taiwan?
- 蓮 Ren台湾の夜市で美味しいものを食べたい。Taiwan no yoichi de oishii mono o tabetai.I want to eat delicious food at a Taiwan night market.
- 陽葵 Himari私も一緒に行きたいです。Watashi mo issho ni ikitai desu.I want to go with you too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “taiwan” translations and entries 台湾, 高砂, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 台湾, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
