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Mie

Mie (name) means a prefecture of Japan, located on the Kii Peninsula. Example: “Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most sacred sites, is in Mie.”

name

A prefecture of Japan, located on the Kii Peninsula.

"Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most sacred sites, is in Mie."

How to use Mie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Japanese region, home to the city of Tsu and famous shrines.

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Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most sacred sites, is in _____.

Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 三重 (Mie).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Mie

pie die lie tie sie vie hie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Mie” mean?

The word “Mie” means a prefecture of Japan, located on the Kii Peninsula. In plain terms, a Japanese region, home to the city of Tsu and famous shrines.

How do you use “Mie” in a sentence?

Here is “Mie” used in a sentence: “Ise Grand Shrine, one of Japan's most sacred sites, is in Mie.”

What part of speech is “Mie”?

“Mie” is a name.

Where does the word “Mie” come from?

The word “Mie” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from Japanese 三重 (Mie).

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