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Nara
NAH-ruh
Nara (name) means a city and prefecture in Japan, once the country's ancient capital. Example: “Nara is famous for its free-roaming deer and old temples.”
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A city and prefecture in Japan, once the country's ancient capital.
"Nara is famous for its free-roaming deer and old temples."
How to use Nara
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA historic Japanese city and the prefecture surrounding it.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 奈良(なら) (Nara).
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What does “Nara” mean?
The word “Nara” means a city and prefecture in Japan, once the country's ancient capital. In plain terms, a historic Japanese city and the prefecture surrounding it.
How do you pronounce “Nara”?
“Nara” is pronounced NAH-ruh (/ˈnɑːɹə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Nara” in a sentence?
Here is “Nara” used in a sentence: “Nara is famous for its free-roaming deer and old temples.”
What part of speech is “Nara”?
“Nara” is a name.
