Translation guide
The English word 'Georgia' can refer to the U.S. state, the country in the Caucasus, or a female given name. This guide helps learners express each meaning naturally in Japanese.
Referring to the state of Georgia in the United States
Standard Japanese name for the U.S. state. The suffix 州 (しゅう) means 'state'.
彼はジョージア州出身です。
He is from Georgia.
ジョージア州の州都はアトランタです。
The capital of Georgia is Atlanta.
Referring to the country Georgia
Referring to a person named Georgia
Both the U.S. state and the country are called ジョージア in Japanese. To avoid confusion, add 州 (しゅう) for the state or clarify with context, such as アメリカのジョージア (Georgia in America) or 国のジョージア (the country Georgia).
Often used without 州 when context is clear, especially in casual conversation.
来月ジョージアに行く予定です。
I'm planning to go to Georgia next month.
The standard Japanese name for the country. Formerly called グルジア, but officially changed to ジョージア in 2015.
ジョージアはワインの産地として有名です。
Georgia is famous as a wine-producing region.
ジョージアの首都はトビリシです。
The capital of Georgia is Tbilisi.
Former name for the country, still occasionally used by older speakers or in historical contexts. Use ジョージア to be current.
This name is outdated and may be considered incorrect or insensitive. Prefer ジョージア.
昔はグルジアと呼ばれていました。
It used to be called Gruzia.
The name Georgia is typically written in katakana as ジョージア.
ジョージアさんは私の友達です。
Georgia is my friend.