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Italy
A country in southern Europe known for its history, art, and cuisine.
イタリア is the Japanese name for Italy, a country in southern Europe occupying the Italian Peninsula. It is well known in Japan for its cuisine, fashion, art, and historical heritage.
Etymology
From Italian "Italia."
Compounds
- イタリア語: Italian language
- イタリア人: Italian person
- イタリア料理: Italian cuisine
- イタリアン: Italian-style (used for restaurants)
Writing
The older kanji spelling 伊太利 is abbreviated to 伊 in compounds like 日伊 (Japan-Italy).