Translation guide
Refers to the city of Guangzhou (formerly Canton) in China, or the broader Guangdong province. In Japanese, the city is usually called 広州 (Kōshū), while the province is 広東 (Kanton). The historical name 'Canton' may appear in older contexts.
Referring to the capital city of Guangdong province, historically known as Canton.
Standard Japanese name for the city of Guangzhou. Use this in most contexts.
Guangzhou is in southern China.
Katakana rendering of 'Canton', used in historical or Western-influenced contexts, such as 'Canton Fair'.
Canton prospered through trade in the past.
Referring to the province of which Guangzhou is the capital.
Standard Japanese name for Guangdong province. Note the reading is 'Kanton', which sounds like 'Canton'.
Guangdong province is the most populous province in China.
Referring to the Cantonese language, cuisine, or cultural elements.
Cantonese cuisine.
Cantonese cuisine is famous for dim sum.