Japanese word

川崎

Pronunciation

Romajikawasaki

Meaning

  • nounKawasaki

Example

私は川崎に住んでいます。watashi wa kawa saki ni su n de i ma su

I live in Kawasaki.

Illustration for 川崎 (Kawasaki)

More examples

川崎で友達と会います。kawa saki de tomo dachi to a i ma su

I meet my friends in Kawasaki.

Common phrases

  • 川崎へ行くkawa saki e i ku

    go to Kawasaki

Definition in Japanese

東京都に隣接する神奈川県の都市名。tō kyō to ni rin setsu su ru kanagawa ken no to shi mei

Word origin

川崎 (Kawasaki) is formed from 川 (kawa, "river") and 崎 (saki, "cape"), a geographic description used as a place name.

Usage tips

  • The name Kawasaki is widely recognized in English through Kawasaki motorcycles, although the original word in this sentence is the Japanese city name.

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