Japanese word

浜松

Pronunciation

Romajihamamatsu

Meaning

  • nounHamamatsu

Example

浜松でうなぎを食べました。hama matsu de u na gi o ta be ma shi ta

I ate eel in Hamamatsu.

Illustration for 浜松 (Hamamatsu)

More examples

週末は浜松に行きます。shū matsu wa hama matsu ni i ki ma su

I am going to Hamamatsu this weekend.

Common phrases

  • 浜松に行くhama matsu ni i ku

    go to Hamamatsu

  • 浜松を訪れるhama matsu o otozu re ru

    visit Hamamatsu

Definition in Japanese

静岡県の西部にある政令指定都市。shizu oka ken no sei bu ni a ru sei rei shi tei to shi

Word origin

The place name 浜松 (Hamamatsu) consists of 浜 (hama, "shore") and 松 (matsu, "pine"), giving it the sense of "shore pine."

Usage tips

  • Hamamatsu is closely associated with Suzuki, whose early manufacturing history began in the city before the company became known worldwide for vehicles.

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