東ひがしインド

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Meanings

1

noun

East Indies

obsolete term

Historical geographical term for the islands of Southeast Asia, especially the Malay Archipelago. Now obsolete; use 東南アジア or specific country names in modern contexts.

かつてオランダは東ひがしインドに植しょく民みん地ちを持もっていた。
The Netherlands once had colonies in the East Indies.

2

noun

East India

Refers to the eastern part of India, or historically to the region associated with the East India Company. Less common than the 'East Indies' sense; often encountered in historical contexts.

東ひがしインド会社がいしゃは17世せい紀きに設せつ立りつされた。
The East India Company was established in the 17th century.