Japanese Conversation · Level 15
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Japanese word
プラザ
Pronunciation
Romajipuraza
Meaning
- nounplaza
Example
駅前のプラザで待ち合わせます。eki mae no pu ra za de ma chi a wa se ma su
I will meet you at the plaza in front of the station.
More examples
駅前のプラザで地元の店が商品を紹介します。eki mae no pu ra za de ji moto no mise ga shō hin o shō kai shi ma su
Local shops showcase their products at the plaza in front of the station.
Core concept
Describes an open public space where people gather, pass through, or reach nearby buildings and shops.
Common phrases
市民プラザshi min pu ra za
civic plaza
プラザを利用するpu ra za o ri yō su ru
use the plaza
Similar words
広場hiroba: An open area used for public gatherings, walking, or passage in many different settings.
Definition in Japanese
人が集まったり通り抜けたりするために設けられた、建物や店に囲まれた広場。hito ga atsu ma tta ri tō ri nu ke ta ri su ru ta me ni mō ke ra re ta tate mono ya mise ni kako ma re ta hiro ba
Word origin
The Japanese noun プラザ (puraza, "plaza") is borrowed from English plaza, which comes from Spanish plaza, meaning "public square."
Usage tips
- In American English, plaza can also mean a group of shops and businesses built around a shared parking area, as in shopping plaza.