Asianの意味・使い方・発音

Asian

英美 [ˈeʒən, ˈeʃən]

Asian (n.): late 14c., "inhabitant of Asia (Minor)," from Latin Asianus (adjective and noun, "belonging to the province of Asia;" "an inhabitant of Asia"), from Greek Asianos, from Asia (see Asia). Ousted Asiatic as the preferred term in Britain c. 1950.
The term "Asiatic" has come to be regarded with disfavour by those to whom it is applied, and they feel entitled to be brought into line with usage in regard to Europeans, Americans and Australians. ["Times Literary Supplement," Feb. 6, 1953]
As an adjective in English, by 1690s.

1. In many respects Asian women see themselves as equal to their men.: 多くの点で、アジアの女性は自分と夫が平等だと思っている。

2.The Afro- Asian nations had approved the basic general principles of non-alignment.: アジア?アフリカ諸国は非同盟の基本的な通則に同意した。

3.He was highly praised，and deservedly so，by the Asian Times.: 彼は「アジアタイムズ」から高く評価されているが、彼は確かに恥じない。

4.The centre has a remit to advise Asian businesses and entrepreneurs.: このセンターには、アジアの企業や企業家にアドバイスを提供する機能があります。

5.Like working women anywhere, Asian women are buying convenience foods.: 他の地域の働く女性のように、アジアの女性もインスタント食品を購入している。