also: テクサス
noun
Texas
Refers to the US state of Texas. Usually written in katakana.
テキサスはアメリカで二番目に大きい州です。
Texas is the second largest state in the US.
Standard katakana spelling for the US state.
Search-only variant; not the standard modern spelling.
Ateji (phonetic) kanji form; rarely used.
From English 'Texas', via Spanish 'Texas' or 'Tejas', ultimately from the Caddo word 'táyshaʼ' meaning 'friend' or 'ally'.