Meaning

Primary

Kyuushuu

Alternative

Kyushu

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

The nine states. This refers to a section of Japan from a long time ago that was presumably made up of nine states. Now it's just one big island, though, and that island is Kyuushuu. Go take a look at a map and find this giant island, it's a cool part of Japan!

Reading

きゅうしゅう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 九州にある

    to be in Kyuushuu

    九州にいる

    to be in Kyuushuu

    九州に行く

    to go to Kyuushuu

Context Sentences

九州に行ったことはありますか?

Have you ever been to Kyushu?

九州のマンゴーは、おいしいです。

Mangoes from Kyushu are delicious.

九州の方言は、全国の男の人から人気です。

Kyushu dialect is popular among men nationwide.

Kanji Composition