also: ジ
unclassified
Transliteration of the English definite article, used in titles, names, and branding to give a Western or stylish feel.
from English
The band's name is 'The Beatles'.
quintessential; definitive; classic
Only with reading ザ
Prefix used to emphasize that something is the most typical or representative example of its kind. Often attached to nouns in casual or promotional contexts.
The ramen at that shop is like the quintessential ramen.
He has the classic Japanese personality.