Japanese

おうみ
Meaning: Omi (old province name)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

近
江

Example sentences

He is very familiar with the history of Omi.
琵琶湖のほとりには、近江八景と呼ばれる名所がある。
There are famous spots called the Eight Views of Omi on the shores of Lake Biwa.
近江八景は中国の瀟湘八景に倣って選ばれた名勝だ。
The Eight Views of Omi are scenic spots chosen in imitation of the Eight Views of Xiao and Xiang in China.

Usage Notes

Refers to Omi Province, which corresponds to modern-day Shiga Prefecture.

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