East Asia

American  

[eest ey-zhuh, ey-shuh] / ˈist ˈeɪ ʒə, ˈeɪ ʃə /

noun

1. the countries and land area of easternmost Asia, most commonly classified as comprising China, Mongolia, North Korea, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macao.

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Other Word Forms

• East Asian adjective

Etymology

Origin of East Asia

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

It isn't only South East Asia - scam centres also flourishing in countries such as India and the UAE.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Joro spiders have been spotted across the U.S., including in California, having ventured to the country via shipping containers from East Asia.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Based on its features, scientists classified it as a thescelosaurid, a group of two-legged dinosaurs found in East Asia and North America that may have had fuzzy coverings.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

Last autumn, Regan set off on a solo trip around South East Asia, taking a "massive" backpack containing all her medication for the trip.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

It proves to have been triggered by many of the same causes that played themselves out at Cajamarca, in East Asia, on Pacific islands, and in Australia and New Guinea.

From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond