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Kanazawa
kanuh-ZAH-wuh
Kanazawa (name) means a city on the western coast of Japan, known for its well-preserved samurai and geisha districts. Example: “Kanazawa is famous for its beautiful Kenrokuen garden.”
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A city on the western coast of Japan, known for its well-preserved samurai and geisha districts.
"Kanazawa is famous for its beautiful Kenrokuen garden."
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Etymology
From Japanese 金沢(かなざわ) (Kanazawa, literally “golden marsh”).
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What does “Kanazawa” mean?
The word “Kanazawa” means a city on the western coast of Japan, known for its well-preserved samurai and geisha districts.
How do you pronounce “Kanazawa”?
“Kanazawa” is pronounced kanuh-ZAH-wuh (/ˌkɑnəˈzɑwə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Kanazawa” in a sentence?
Here is “Kanazawa” used in a sentence: “Kanazawa is famous for its beautiful Kenrokuen garden.”
What part of speech is “Kanazawa”?
“Kanazawa” is a name.
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