Japanese

ざっし
Meaning: magazine
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

雑
誌

Example sentences

I buy my favorite fashion magazine every week.
本や雑誌を読むのが好きだ
I like reading books and magazines (and such).
本とか雑誌とか読んでいる
I'm reading books and magazines and such.
本や雑誌などを読む
I read books, magazines, and so on.
古い雑誌をゴミ箱に捨てた。
I threw the old magazines in the trash.
近所の本屋で欲しかった雑誌を買った。
I bought the magazine I wanted at the local bookstore.
雑誌の最新号は売り切れていた。
The latest issue of the magazine was sold out.
この雑誌は主に若い女性に読まれている。
This magazine is mainly read by young women.
不要になった雑誌をゴミ箱にぽいと捨てた。
I casually tossed the no-longer-needed magazine into the trash can.
その雑誌の表紙には有名な俳優が載っている。
A famous actor is on the cover of that magazine.

Usage Notes

Refers to periodical publications.

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