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Ishikawa

Ishikawa (name) means a prefecture in the north-central region of Japan. Example: “Ishikawa prefecture is known for its traditional crafts.”

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A prefecture in the north-central region of Japan.

"Ishikawa prefecture is known for its traditional crafts."

A Japanese surname.

"Ishikawa is a fairly common Japanese family name."

How to use Ishikawa

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Japanese region and surname.

Ishikawas plural

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_____ prefecture is known for its traditional crafts.

Borrowed from Japanese Ishikawa (石川).

Origin: Japanese

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What does “Ishikawa” mean?

The word “Ishikawa” means a prefecture in the north-central region of Japan. In plain terms, a Japanese region and surname.

How do you use “Ishikawa” in a sentence?

Here is “Ishikawa” used in a sentence: “Ishikawa prefecture is known for its traditional crafts.”

What part of speech is “Ishikawa”?

“Ishikawa” is a name.

Where does the word “Ishikawa” come from?

The word “Ishikawa” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese Ishikawa (石川).

How many meanings does “Ishikawa” have?

“Ishikawa” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a prefecture in the north-central region of Japan.

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