Translation guide
Kwangtung is an older romanization for the Chinese province now usually called Guangdong. In Japanese, it is referred to as 広東 (Kanton), which is also the source of the English word 'Canton'. This guide covers how to refer to the province, its culture, and related terms.
Referring to the Chinese province of Guangdong, formerly romanized as Kwangtung.
The standard Japanese name for Guangdong province. Often used in compounds.
Guangdong Province is in southern China.
Explicitly says 'Guangdong Province'. Use when clarity is needed.
The capital of Guangdong Province is Guangzhou.
Referring to the Cantonese language, often associated with the Kwangtung/Guangdong region.
The standard term for the Cantonese language.
He can speak Cantonese.
Referring to the cuisine of the Guangdong region, known as Cantonese cuisine.
The standard term for Cantonese cuisine.
Cantonese cuisine is famous for dim sum.
Referring to people from Guangdong or their culture.
The spelling 'Kwangtung' is based on the older Chinese postal romanization system. In modern contexts, 'Guangdong' is standard in English, but Japanese uses 広東 (Kanton) regardless of the English spelling.
Cantonese culture has unique customs.