also: ジ
unclassified
Transliteration of the English definite article, used in titles, names, and branding to give a Western or stylish feel.
from English
そのバンドの名前は「ザ・ビートルズ」です。
The band's name is 'The Beatles'.
prefix
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.
あの店のラーメンはザ・ラーメンって感じだ。
The ramen at that shop is like the quintessential ramen.
彼はザ・日本人という性格だ。
He has the classic Japanese personality.