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Takayama

Takayama (name) means a Japanese surname, and the name of a city in Gifu Prefecture known for its preserved old town. Example: “Tourists flock to Takayama for its traditional wooden houses.”

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A Japanese surname, and the name of a city in Gifu Prefecture known for its preserved old town.

"Tourists flock to Takayama for its traditional wooden houses."

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In plain EnglishA Japanese family name, or a well-known historic city in Japan.

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Etymology

Borrowed from the Japanese surname/placename 高山 (Takayama), literally "tall mountain."

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Takayama

ama lama mama kama tama gama Yama Bama Hama Sama llama drama

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Takayama” mean?

The word “Takayama” means a Japanese surname, and the name of a city in Gifu Prefecture known for its preserved old town. In plain terms, a Japanese family name, or a well-known historic city in Japan.

How do you use “Takayama” in a sentence?

Here is “Takayama” used in a sentence: “Tourists flock to Takayama for its traditional wooden houses.”

What part of speech is “Takayama”?

“Takayama” is a name.

Where does the word “Takayama” come from?

The word “Takayama” comes from Japanese. Borrowed from the Japanese surname/placename 高山 (Takayama), literally "tall mountain.".

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