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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 notes

In plain EnglishA historic Japanese city and the prefecture surrounding it.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 奈良(なら) (Nara).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Nara

ara kara para Tara bara mara Sara Lara Dara Cara Zara Hara

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Frequently asked questions

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.