Meaning

Primary

All America

Alternative

The Entire USA

Word Type

noun

Explanation

米 means "rice," but remember how it can mean "America" too? Well, all America is exactly what it sounds like: all America. Just keep in mind that we're not talking about America as a continent here. This word specifically means the entire USA — no more, no less.

Reading

ぜんべい
  • 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

Pattern of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 全米オープン

    the US Open (tennis)

    全米ヒットチャート

    the US hit charts

    全米No.1

    number one in the USA

Context Sentences

これは、全米で人気の大作です。

This is a blockbuster that's popular across all of America.

今、全米ヒットチャートでナンバーワンの曲は何ですか?

What is the number one song on the US hit chart now?

全米のテレビ局から、インタビューのオファーが来た。

Interview offers came from TV stations across the US.

Kanji Composition