English–Japanese

“osaka” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiōsaka

Example

大阪に住んでいます。ō saka ni su n de i ma su

I live in Osaka.

Illustration for 大阪 (osaka)

How to say “osaka” in Japanese

“Osaka” in Japanese is 大阪 (ōsaka).

Full entry for 大阪: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 大阪

私は大阪で働いています。watashi wa ō saka de hatara i te i ma su

I work in Osaka.

Tips for using 大阪

  • In English, Osaka usually names the city, while Osaka Prefecture names the surrounding prefecture, so the longer form marks the wider administrative area.

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