Japanese word

銀座

Pronunciation

Romajiginza

Meaning

  • nounGinza

Example

私は銀座へ行きます。watashi wa gin za e i ki ma su

I go to Ginza.

Illustration for 銀座 (Ginza)

More examples

週末は銀座で買い物を楽しみます。shū matsu wa gin za de ka i mono o tano shi mi ma su

I enjoy shopping in Ginza on weekends.

Common phrases

  • 銀座へ行くgin za e i ku

    go to Ginza

  • 銀座で買い物をするgin za de ka i mono o su ru

    shop in Ginza

  • 銀座の店gin za no mise

    a store in Ginza

Definition in Japanese

東京都中央区にある、商店や飲食店が集まる繁華街。tō kyō to chū ō ku ni a ru shō ten ya in shoku ten ga atsu ma ru han ka gai

Word origin

The name 銀座 (ginza, "silver mint") combines 銀 (gin, "silver") and 座 (za, "guild or office"), referring to the silver mint once located there.

Usage tips

  • The Ginza Line is a Tokyo Metro subway line, so 銀座 (ginza) often appears in directions and travel conversations.

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