タージ
tāji
The phrase タージ (tāji) in Japanese refers to the Taj Mahal, the famous white marble mausoleum located in Agra, India.
タージ is the name used to refer to the Taj Mahal.
How do you pronounce it?
tāji
Did you know?
- Japanese people often use the term 世界七不思議 'seven wonders of the world' when discussing タージ・マハル, even though the monument is not part of the original ancient list.
- Japanese travel brochures often pair the word タージ with the adjective 白亜の 'white chalk' to describe the marble, a poetic phrasing not usually found in basic textbooks.
- Japanese speakers use a middle dot ・ between タージ and マハル to clearly separate the two foreign components of the name.
Examples in context
- タージ・マハルは本当に美しいです。Tāji Maharu wa hontō ni utsukushii desu.The Taj Mahal is truly beautiful.
- インドのタージ・マハルに行きたいです。Indo no Tāji Maharu ni ikitai desu.I want to go to the Taj Mahal in India.
- タージ・マハルの写真は有名ですね。Tāji Maharu no shashin wa yūmei desu ne.Photos of the Taj Mahal are famous, aren't they?
Example conversation
A couple is looking at a travel magazine at home.
- 陽葵 Himariこのタージ・マハルの写真、すごく綺麗だね。Kono Tāji Maharu no shashin, sugoku kirei da ne.This photo of the Taj Mahal is so pretty.
- 健太 Kenta本当だね。いつか一緒に見に行こうよ。Hontō da ne. Itsuka issho ni mi ni ikō yo.It really is. Let's go see it together someday.
- 陽葵 Himari健太さんと行けたら嬉しいな。Kenta-san to iketara ureshii na.I would be happy if I could go with you, Kenta.
- 健太 Kenta約束だよ、陽葵。Yakusoku da yo, Himari.It's a promise, Himari.
