Translation guide
The word 'Amazon' can refer to the online retailer, the river/rainforest, or the mythological female warriors. In Japanese, the context determines the expression.
Referring to the e-commerce company Amazon
The standard katakana rendering of the company name. Used in all contexts.
I shopped on Amazon.
I'm subscribed to Amazon Prime.
The English spelling is sometimes used in logos or branding, but the reading remains the same.
Please look at the Amazon site.
Referring to the Amazon River or the Amazon rainforest
Specifically the Amazon River. '川' means river.
The Amazon River is the largest river in the world.
Can refer to the Amazon region in general, but context is needed to distinguish from the company.
Explicitly 'Amazon rainforest'. Used in scientific or environmental contexts.
Referring to the Amazons of Greek mythology
The standard term for the mythological female warriors. Derived from 'Amazones'.
The Amazons in Greek mythology were a tribe of only women.
Sometimes used interchangeably with アマゾネス, but less specific and may cause confusion with the company or river.
Because 'Amazon' can mean the company, the river, or the warriors, make sure the context makes it clear. When speaking, the company is the most common meaning in daily life.
I work at Amazon (the company).
Have you been to the Amazon (region)?
アマゾンの熱帯雨林が減少している。
The Amazon rainforest is shrinking.
The Amazon rainforest is home to diverse wildlife.
アマゾン族の戦士。
An Amazon warrior.