Shina (word)

Shina (word)

Shina or Sina (支那 (シナ)?, ) are romanized Japanese transliterations for the Chinese character compound "支那" which, in connection with usage by Japanese, is viewed by most Chinese people as an offensive term for China. Originally a word used neutrally in both Chinese and Japanese, the word gained a derogatory tone due to its widespread usage in the context of the Second Sino-Japanese War.