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Spain
The country in southwestern Europe, associated in Japan with flamenco, bullfighting, siesta culture, and strong national soccer and tennis teams.
スペイン comes from the English "Spain," itself from the country's own name, España.
Common collocations
Cultural note
スペイン is associated in Japan with flamenco, bullfighting (now controversial even in Spain), siesta culture, and soccer stars from the ラ・リーガ league. パエリア and シエスタ are familiar loanwords tied to the country.