Translation guide
The body of water surrounding Antarctica. In Japanese, it is most commonly referred to as 南極海 (なんきょくかい). The term 南大洋 (なんたいよう) is also used, especially in scientific contexts, but is less common in everyday language.
Referring to the Southern Ocean as a geographic region.
The standard and most widely understood term for the Antarctic Ocean in Japanese. Used in news, education, and daily conversation.
南極海には多くの氷山が浮かんでいる。
Many icebergs are floating in the Antarctic Ocean.
A more formal or scientific term, often used in oceanography. Less common in everyday speech.
南大洋の生態系は気候変動の影響を受けやすい。
The ecosystem of the Southern Ocean is susceptible to climate change.