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東南アジア (tounanajia) Japanese meaning: Southeast Asia | Kotomora

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Meanings

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Southeast Asia

Geographical region comprising countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

東とう南なんアジアには多おおくの島しま国ぐにがある。

There are many island nations in Southeast Asia.

来らい月げつ、東とう南なんアジアを旅りょ行こうする予よ定ていです。

I plan to travel around Southeast Asia next month.

Kanji

東east
南south

Don't confuse with

東ひがしアジアN3
東南アジア refers to Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, and similar countries, while 東アジア refers to the more northerly region including Japan, China, and Korea.
南みなみアジアN3
東南アジア covers countries like Thailand and Indonesia, whereas 南アジア refers to the region further west including India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh.
東とう亜あ
東亜 refers to East Asia (China, Japan, Korea, etc.), while 東南アジア refers to the distinct region of Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, etc.), so the two are easily confused by their similar names but denote different areas.

Etymology

Compound of 東南 (tōnan, 'southeast') and アジア (Ajia, 'Asia').