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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."
How to use Takayama
Learner’s notesIn 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."
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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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