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Southeast Asia
The region of Asia south of China and east of India, including countries such as Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and others.
東南アジアに旅行したい。
I want to travel to Southeast Asia.
東南アジアの料理が好きだ。
I like Southeast Asian cuisine.
日本の企業は東南アジアへの進出を積極的に進めている。
Japanese companies are actively expanding into Southeast Asia.
東南アジア is composed of 東南 (southeast) + アジア (Asia).
RELATED GEOGRAPHIC TERMS:
- 東アジア: East Asia
- 南アジア: South Asia
- 中央アジア: Central Asia
- 西アジア: West Asia
ABBREVIATION: ASEAN (東南アジア諸国連合) is the major regional organization of Southeast Asian nations.
USAGE: 東南アジア is a very common term in Japanese media, appearing in news about economics, tourism, and international relations. The region is a popular travel destination and important trading partner for Japan.