How to Say "Washington" in Japanese

ワシントン

Washinton[β̞a̠ɕĩntõ̞ɴ]

In Japanese, "washington" is written as ワシントン (Washinton).

Meaning: name (name)

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Washinton

In Japanese media, if you are discussing George Washington, he is often referred to as ワシントン初代大統領 to clarify his role as the 'first president'.
Because Japanese phonology requires most consonants to be followed by a vowel, the English 'n' at the end of ワシントン is a rare example of a standalone nasal consonant known as ん.
In Japanese news and diplomacy, the word ワシントン is often used as a metonym to refer to the government of the United States, similar to how 'Washington' is used in English.

ワシントンの友達んちにいるんだ。
I'm at my friend's house in Washington.
This sentence shows how to use ワシントン when referring to a location.
Tatoeba #11831601 by small_snow, translation #10029558 by ddnktr
私たちは桜が見頃のうちにワシントンに着いた。
We got to Washington in time for the cherry blossoms.
This sentence demonstrates using ワシントン in the context of travel and seasonal events.
Tatoeba #165748 by bunbuku, translation #248757 by CK
ジョージ・ワシントンは１７３２年に生まれた。
George Washington was born in 1732.
This sentence shows ワシントン being used as part of a person's name.
Tatoeba #215678 by small_snow, translation #52980 by CK
ワシントンに永住されていますか？
Are you permanently residing in Washington?
ワシントン大好き！
I love Washington!
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Yui and Yota are discussing their travel plans.

結衣 Yui

次の休みはワシントンに行きたいです。
Tsugi no yasumi wa Washinton ni ikitai desu.
I want to go to Washington during my next break.
陽太 Yota

いいですね。ワシントンで何をしたいですか？
Ii desu ne. Washinton de nani o shitai desu ka?
That sounds great. What do you want to do in Washington?
結衣 Yui

博物館をたくさん回りたいです。
Hakubutsukan o takusan mawaritai desu.
I want to visit many museums.
陽太 Yota

それは楽しそうですね。
Sore wa tanoshisou desu ne.
That sounds like fun.

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