Translation guide
The term 'Sami' refers to the indigenous people of northern Scandinavia and parts of Russia, their language, or their culture. In Japanese, it is typically expressed using the katakana loanword サーミ.
Referring to the indigenous ethnic group of northern Scandinavia and Russia.
The standard term for the Sami people. Combines the loanword サーミ with 人 (person/people).
サーミ人はトナカイの遊牧で知られている。
The Sami people are known for reindeer herding.
Can be used alone to refer to the people collectively, especially in contexts where the ethnic group is clear.
サーミは北欧の先住民族だ。
The Sami are an indigenous people of Northern Europe.
A more formal or academic term emphasizing the ethnic group. 民族 means 'ethnic group' or 'people'.
サーミ民族の権利が国際的に認められている。
The rights of the Sami people are internationally recognized.
Referring to the group of Uralic languages spoken by the Sami people.
The general term for the Sami language. 語 means 'language'.
彼女はサーミ語を勉強している。
She is studying the Sami language.
Refers to the Sami languages as a group (plural). 諸語 means 'various languages'.
サーミ諸語はウラル語族に属する。
The Sami languages belong to the Uralic language family.
Describing something as related to Sami culture, traditions, or identity.
Use the possessive particle の to modify a noun, meaning 'Sami' as an adjective.
サーミの伝統的な衣装はカラフルだ。
Traditional Sami clothing is colorful.
サーミの文化を学ぶ。
Learn about Sami culture.
A compound noun meaning 'Sami culture'.
サーミ文化は自然と深く結びついている。
Sami culture is deeply connected to nature.
In Japanese, サーミ can refer to the people, the language, or the culture depending on context. To avoid ambiguity, use サーミ人 for people and サーミ語 for the language when clarity is needed.