Japanese word

千葉

Pronunciation

Romajichiba

Meaning

  • nounChiba

Example

来週、千葉に行きます。rai shū chi ba ni i ki ma su

I am going to Chiba next week.

Illustration for 千葉 (Chiba)

More examples

母は千葉から新鮮な野菜を送ってくれました。haha wa chi ba ka ra shin sen na ya sai o oku tte ku re ma shi ta

My mother sent me fresh vegetables from Chiba.

Common phrases

  • 千葉に行くchi ba ni i ku

    go to Chiba

  • 千葉に住むchi ba ni su mu

    live in Chiba

Definition in Japanese

関東地方にある県名。また、その県庁所在地である市名。kan tō chi hō ni a ru ken mei ma ta so no ken chō sho zai chi de a ru shi mei

Word origin

The name 千葉 (Chiba) is an old place name with an uncertain original meaning, so the modern kanji do not provide a confirmed explanation of its origin.

Usage tips

  • Narita International Airport is in Chiba Prefecture, even though many international travelers connect it with Tokyo.

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