Translation guide
The Aztec Empire is a historical proper noun referring to the Mesoamerican civilization centered in the Valley of Mexico. In Japanese, it is typically expressed using the katakana loanword or a kanji compound. The most common and recommended form is the katakana version.
Referring to the Aztec Empire as a historical civilization or political entity.
The standard Japanese term for the Aztec Empire. Uses the katakana loanword 'アステカ' (Aztec) and '帝国' (empire). This is the most common and natural way to refer to it in modern Japanese.
アステカ帝国は16世紀にスペイン人によって征服された。
The Aztec Empire was conquered by the Spanish in the 16th century.
アステカ帝国の首都はテノチティトランだった。
The capital of the Aztec Empire was Tenochtitlan.
Literally 'Aztec civilization'. Used when emphasizing the cultural or civilizational aspect rather than the political empire. Often interchangeable with アステカ帝国 in casual contexts.
アステカ文明は高度な天文学を持っていた。
The Aztec civilization had advanced astronomy.
Literally 'Aztec Kingdom'. Less common and slightly inaccurate, as the Aztec state was an empire, not a kingdom. May appear in older or less precise texts.
アステカ王国はメキシコ盆地に栄えた。
The Aztec Kingdom flourished in the Valley of Mexico.