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Yokohama
yoh-kuh-HAH-muh
Yokohama (name) means a large Japanese port city near Tokyo, capital of Kanagawa Prefecture. Example: “They took the train down to Yokohama to visit the harbor.”
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A large Japanese port city near Tokyo, capital of Kanagawa Prefecture.
"They took the train down to Yokohama to visit the harbor."
How to use Yokohama
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA major Japanese city just south of Tokyo, known for its port and Chinatown district.
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Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 横浜(よこはま) (Yokohama).
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What does “Yokohama” mean?
The word “Yokohama” means a large Japanese port city near Tokyo, capital of Kanagawa Prefecture. In plain terms, a major Japanese city just south of Tokyo, known for its port and Chinatown district.
How do you pronounce “Yokohama”?
“Yokohama” is pronounced yoh-kuh-HAH-muh (/ˌjoʊkəˈhɑmə/ in IPA).
How do you use “Yokohama” in a sentence?
Here is “Yokohama” used in a sentence: “They took the train down to Yokohama to visit the harbor.”
What part of speech is “Yokohama”?
“Yokohama” is a name.
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