Japanese Conversation · Level 13
90 words
Japanese word
広島
Pronunciation
Romajihiroshima
Meaning
- nounHiroshima
Example
広島に住んでいます。hiro shima ni su n de i ma su
I live in Hiroshima.
More examples
先月、広島でお好み焼きを食べました。sen getsu hiro shima de o kono mi ya ki o ta be ma shi ta
I ate okonomiyaki in Hiroshima last month.
Common phrases
広島にhiro shima ni
in Hiroshima
広島でhiro shima de
in Hiroshima
Definition in Japanese
日本の中国地方にある都市または県の名。nihon no chū goku chi hō ni a ru to shi ma ta wa ken no na
Word origin
広島 (Hiroshima) is written with 広 (hiro, "wide") and 島 (shima, "island"); the exact historical reason for this place name is uncertain.
Usage tips
- In English, Hiroshima usually refers to the city, while Hiroshima Prefecture covers the wider surrounding area.
Other meanings
- Hiroshima Prefecturenoun