South America
noun
Remember how 米国 means "America" (the country)? The 米 kanji can actually be used for either of the American continents. In this word we have south combining with America, so it must mean… South America!
This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. You haven't seen the 南 reading (なん), so here's a mnemonic to help you out:
In South America everyone eats naan (なん). You may be surprised, since naan isn't exactly considered South American food. But what is a flour tortilla, really? It's South American naan!
南米にいる
to be in South America
南米にある
to be in South America
南米に行く
to go to South America
ペルーは南米の国の一つです。
Peru is one of the countries in South America.
学生時代に、バックパッカーとして南米に行きました。
When I was a student, I went to South America as a backpacker.
南米は決して米国の一部ではありませんよ！
South America is by no means a part of the United States!