noun
Abbreviation for America/the United States, used mainly in compounds and news contexts. Not used as a standalone word for 'America' in ordinary conversation; the full form アメリカ or 米国 is used instead.
See also: 亜米利加 (アメリカ)
米大統領が来日した。
The US president visited Japan.
日米関係は重要だ。
Japan-US relations are important.