(みなみ)アジア

みなみあじあ
noun
South Asia
1. South Asia
The southern region of Asia, generally including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, and neighboring countries.
インドは(みなみ)アジアの大国(たいこく)だ。
India is a major power in South Asia.
(みなみ)アジアでは(こめ)主食(しゅしょく)(くに)(おお)い。
In South Asia, rice is the staple food in many countries.
(みなみ)アジアの気候(きこう)はモンスーンの影響(えいきょう)(つよ)()ける。
The climate of South Asia is strongly affected by the monsoon.

Composed of (みなみ) (south) + アジア (Asia).

RELATED TERMS:

  • (ひがし)アジア: East Asia
  • 東南(とうなん)アジア: Southeast Asia
  • 中央(ちゅうおう)アジア: Central Asia