Japanese

ぎんざ
Meaning: Ginza (district in Tokyo); silver mint
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

銀
座

Example sentences

I went shopping in Ginza over the weekend.
週末、銀座の繁華街は多くの人で賑わっていた。
On the weekend, Ginza's shopping district was crowded with many people.
このカフェは、銀座四丁目にあります。
This cafe is in Ginza 4-chome.
この銀座界隈には美味しいラーメン屋が多い。
There are many delicious ramen shops in this Ginza area.
銀座の百貨店へ買い物に行きます。
I am going shopping at a department store in Ginza.
友人が銀座の画廊で個展を開いている。
My friend is holding a solo exhibition at a gallery in Ginza.
彼は銀座の画廊で個展を開いた
He held a solo exhibition at a gallery in Ginza.
彼は銀座の割烹で日本料理の修行をした
He trained in Japanese cuisine at a traditional restaurant in Ginza.

Usage Notes

A famous high-end shopping and entertainment district in Tokyo. Historically, it was the location of a silver coin mint during the Edo period.

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