indonesia
インドネシア
解説 Definition
インドネシア
A country in Southeast Asia and Oceania consisting of a large group of islands between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. Jakarta is its largest city, and Indonesian is its official language.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
Indonesia は国名なので常に大文字で始め、前置詞は live in Indonesia、出身なら be from Indonesia とします。Indo-「インド」と、ギリシャ語由来の -nesia「島々」の結びつきを意識し、多数の島から成る東南アジアの国として覚えましょう。
Remember Indonesia as a capitalized country name connected with islands. Its name combines a form related to India with a Greek element meaning “islands,” which suits a country made up of a vast island group. Learn it in useful patterns: live in Indonesia, travel to Indonesia, and be from Indonesia. Also connect the country name Indonesia with Indonesian, the adjective for its people, culture, and language. This word-family link makes both the spelling and meaning easier to retain.
例文
I live in Indonesia.
私はインドネシアに住んでいます。
My friend is from Indonesia.
私の友達はインドネシア出身です。
indonesia の類義語・関連語
indonesia の語源・成り立ち Etymology
ギリシャ語のIndos（インド）とnēsos（島）を組み合わせた名称で、「インドの島々」という意味です。
Indonesia was formed from Greek Indos, referring to India, and nēsos, meaning “island.” The resulting name conveys the idea of the “Indian islands” or “islands of the Indies.” It was developed as a geographical term in the nineteenth century and later became the official name of the country. The related adjective and noun Indonesian are formed by adding -n.
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