English–Japanese
“place name” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajichimei
Example
この地名の意味を知っていますか？ko no chi mei no i mi o shi tte i ma su ka
Do you know the meaning of this place name?
How to say “place name” in Japanese
“Place name” in Japanese is 地名 (chimei).
Refers to the name by which a specific part of the land is recognized and distinguished from other places.
Example sentences with 地名
この地域では、昔の地名が今も使われています。ko no chi iki de wa mukashi no chi mei ga ima mo tsuka wa re te i ma su
Old place names are still used in this area.
Tips for using 地名
- A 地名 (chimei) may preserve an older pronunciation or local history, so its reading is not always predictable from the modern meanings of its kanji.