Translation guide
New Zealand is a proper noun referring to the country. In Japanese, it is typically expressed with the katakana word ニュージーランド. There are also a few alternative forms, but the standard is ニュージーランド.
Referring to the country New Zealand
Standard Japanese name for New Zealand, used in all contexts.
ニュージーランドは美しい国です。
New Zealand is a beautiful country.
Abbreviation used in some contexts, especially written or informal.
NZのラグビーチームは強い。
The NZ rugby team is strong.
Variant with a middle dot, sometimes seen but less common.
ニュー・ジーランドのワインはおいしい。
New Zealand wine is delicious.