VocabJLPT N1
Egypt
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. Egypt
This is the Japanese katakana rendering of the name of a country in northeastern Africa famous for its ancient civilization, pyramids, and the Nile River. It is used whenever referring to that nation in Japanese text or conversation.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Let me say it one more time to memorize it — "The capital of Egypt is Cairo."

Sentence 2

Hey, how long is the Nile River in Egypt anyway?

Sentence 3

No way — the flight to Egypt is cancelled?!

Sentence 4

I've been quietly wishing I could read ancient Egyptian script.

Sentence 5

Hmm, do I actually have the guts to go to Egypt right now?