Translation guide
Quichua refers to a group of Quechuan languages spoken in Ecuador, Colombia, and parts of Peru, or to the people who speak them. In Japanese, it is usually expressed by the loanword キチュア語 for the language and キチュア人 for the people.
Referring to the Quichua language, a variety of Quechua spoken in Ecuador and neighboring areas.
Standard term for the Quichua language. Use this in most contexts.
彼はキチュア語を勉強しています。
He is studying Quichua.
Can be used alone to refer to the language when context is clear, but キチュア語 is more precise.
Referring to the ethnic group or people who speak Quichua.
Standard term for a Quichua person or the Quichua people.
キチュア人はアンデス地方に住んでいます。
The Quichua people live in the Andes region.
Quichua is spoken in this region.
Can be used to refer to the Quichua as an ethnic group or tribe, but キチュア人 is more common.
キチュア族の伝統的な衣装はとても美しいです。
The traditional clothing of the Quichua tribe is very beautiful.