Japanese word

神戸

Pronunciation

Romajikōbe

Meaning

  • nounKobe

Example

私は神戸に住んでいます。watashi wa kōbe ni su n de i ma su

I live in Kobe.

Illustration for 神戸 (Kobe)

More examples

週末に家族と神戸を観光します。shū matsu ni ka zoku to kōbe o kan kō shi ma su

I will go sightseeing in Kobe with my family this weekend.

Common phrases

  • 神戸に行くkōbe ni i ku

    go to Kobe

  • 神戸出身kōbe shus shin

    from Kobe

  • 神戸で会うkōbe de a u

    meet in Kobe

Definition in Japanese

兵庫県の南部に位置する政令指定都市。hyō go ken no nan bu ni i chi su ru sei rei shi tei to shi

Word origin

神戸 (Kōbe) is based on the older word 神戸 (kōbe), which referred to shrine-supporting households; the place name is linked to the area around Ikuta Shrine.

Usage tips

  • English speakers often recognize Kobe through the phrase Kobe beef, so the city's name appears in everyday English beyond travel and geography.

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