テキサス
Tekisasu[te̞kʲi̥sa̠sɨ]
The English word "Texas" is translated into Japanese as テキサス (Tekisasu). Wiktionary also lists テキサス州 (Tekisasu shū).
Meaning: a state of the United States of America (name)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| テキサス | Tekisasu | [te̞kʲi̥sa̠sɨ] (narrow) |
| テキサス州 | Tekisasu shū | [te̞kʲisa̠sɨɕɨː] (narrow) |
テキサス is the most straightforward and commonly used way to refer to Texas in Japanese.
Which one should you use?
While テキサス is the name of the place, テキサス州 is the more formal way to refer to the political entity of the state.
How do you pronounce it?
Tekisasu
Did you know?
- In Japanese pop culture, テキサス is often associated with 'cowboy' aesthetics, such as the テキサス・ブーツ or 'Texas boots', which are seen as a symbol of rugged individualism rather than just regional footwear.
- The word テキサス is a loanword that entered Japanese through English, which originally borrowed it from Spanish.
- In Japanese, the word 州 (shū) historically referred to ancient administrative divisions in China and Japan long before it was used to translate the American 'state'.
Examples in context
- テキサスが大好きだ！I love Texas!This sentence is useful for expressing a strong liking for テキサス.Tatoeba #9496040 by small_snow, translation #9225988 by shekitten
- テキサス州はメキシコと接している。Texas borders on Mexico.This sentence is useful for stating that テキサス borders Mexico.Tatoeba #202362 by bunbuku, translation #39573 by CK
- 彼はテキサスかどこかその辺の出身だった。He was from Texas or thereabout.This sentence is useful for describing someone's origin as being from or near テキサス.Tatoeba #111857 by small_snow, translation #291822 by shekitten
- あの人、テキサンですか？Is that person from Texas?
- はい、彼はテキサンです。Yes, he is from Texas.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing a movie set in the United States.
- 結衣 Yuiこの映画の舞台はテキサスですか？Kono eiga no butai wa Tekisasu desu ka?Is the setting of this movie Texas?
- 蓮 Renはい、テキサスが舞台です。Hai, Tekisasu ga butai desu.Yes, it is set in Texas.
- 結衣 Yuiテキサスはとても広そうですね。Tekisasu wa totemo hirosō desu ne.Texas looks very spacious.
- 蓮 Renそうですね、とても広大な場所ですよ。Sō desu ne, totemo kōdai na basho desu yo.That's true, it is a very vast place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “texas” translations and entries テキサス, テキサス州, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries テキサス, テキサス州, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
