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Ise

Ise (name) means a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan, known for its famous Shinto shrine. Example: “Ise Grand Shrine is one of the most sacred sites in Japan.”

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A city in Mie Prefecture, Japan, known for its famous Shinto shrine.

"Ise Grand Shrine is one of the most sacred sites in Japan."

How to use Ise

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In plain EnglishA Japanese city best known for its major Shinto shrine.

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_____ Grand Shrine is one of the most sacred sites in Japan.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese Ise (伊勢).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Ise

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Ise” mean?

The word “Ise” means a city in Mie Prefecture, Japan, known for its famous Shinto shrine. In plain terms, a Japanese city best known for its major Shinto shrine.

How do you use “Ise” in a sentence?

Here is “Ise” used in a sentence: “Ise Grand Shrine is one of the most sacred sites in Japan.”

What part of speech is “Ise”?

“Ise” is a name.

Where does the word “Ise” come from?

The word “Ise” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese Ise (伊勢).

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