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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 notes

In 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).

Origin: Japanese

Rhymes for Yokohama

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

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Frequently asked questions

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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