Japanese word

博多

Pronunciation

Romajihakata

Meaning

  • nounHakata

Example

博多はラーメンで有名です。hakata wa rā me n de yū mei de su

Hakata is famous for its ramen.

Illustration for 博多 (Hakata)

More examples

初めて博多を訪れたとき、屋台の多さに驚きました。haji me te hakata o otozu re ta to ki ya tai no ō sa ni odoro ki ma shi ta

When I first visited Hakata, I was surprised by the number of food stalls.

Common phrases

  • 博多ラーメンhakata rā me n

    Hakata ramen

  • 博多弁hakata ben

    Hakata dialect

  • 博多駅hakata eki

    Hakata Station

Definition in Japanese

福岡市東部にある地域名。古くからの港町として知られる地域。fuku oka shi tō bu ni a ru chi iki mei furu ku ka ra no minato machi to shi te shi ra re ru chi iki

Word origin

The place name 博多 (Hakata) has an uncertain origin, and its original meaning is not firmly established.

Usage tips

  • In English, Hakata often appears in the food term Hakata ramen, which identifies a ramen style associated with the Hakata area.

Related words

  • 博多っ子hakatakkoHakata nativenoun

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