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Syria

Noun

Definitions

1. Syria

This is the katakana rendering of the name of a country located in the Middle East, bordered by Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, and Lebanon. It is a proper noun used in news, geography, and political discussions. It is important to recognize as a place name when reading or watching Japanese news.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Honestly, I'm scared to watch footage from Syria.

Sentence 2

When did the civil war in Syria even start?

Sentence 3

Arabic is the official language of Syria, right?

Sentence 4

How long will it take for Syria to recover?

Sentence 5

If the trip is confirmed, we'll need a risk assessment of the situation in Syria.