Japanese Conversation · Level 86
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Japanese word
鎌倉
Pronunciation
Romajikamakura
Meaning
- nounKamakura
Example
鎌倉には古い寺がたくさんあります。kama kura ni wa furu i tera ga ta ku sa n a ri ma su
Kamakura has many old temples.
More examples
鎌倉は東京から日帰りで行ける人気の町です。kama kura wa tō kyō ka ra hi gae ri de i ke ru nin ki no machi de su
Kamakura is a popular town that can be visited on a day trip from Tokyo.
Common phrases
鎌倉の大仏kama kura no dai butsu
the Great Buddha of Kamakura
鎌倉観光kama kura kan kō
Kamakura sightseeing
Definition in Japanese
神奈川県南東部に位置し、古い寺院や大仏で知られる市。kanagawa ken nan tō bu ni i chi shi furu i ji in ya dai butsu de shi ra re ru shi
Word origin
The place name 鎌倉 (Kamakura) has no certain etymology, so its origin is not securely explained by the meanings of its written characters.
Usage tips
- In English-language history writing, Kamakura often appears in the name Kamakura period, which refers to an important era of Japan's medieval history.