also: しちだいしゅう
noun
the seven continents
Refers to the seven continents of the world: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Antarctica, Europe, and Australia/Oceania. Often used in educational contexts.
See also: 五大州 (ごだいしゅう)
世界の七大州をすべて覚えるのは大変だ。
It's tough to memorize all seven continents of the world.
七大州の中で、アジアが一番人口が多い。
Among the seven continents, Asia has the largest population.
五大州 refers to the five continents (often Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania), a traditional classification. 七大州 is the modern seven-continent model.
Compound of 七 (seven) + 大 (big/great) + 州 (continent/state). A straightforward modern term for the seven continents.