Japanese

おおさか
Meaning: Osaka (prefecture or city in Japan)
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

大
阪

Example sentences

Osaka is a city with delicious food and a lively atmosphere.
東京と大阪の間を電車で移動する
I travel between Tokyo and Osaka by train.
大阪のおでんには、「ころ」というクジラの皮が入っている。
Osaka oden contains 'koro', which is fried whale skin.
私は東京生まれですが、育ちは大阪です。
I was born in Tokyo, but raised in Osaka.
週末は大阪のざま神社へ参拝に行った。
I went to Zama Shrine in Osaka on the weekend.
来週から三日間、大阪へ出張する予定です。
I plan to go on a business trip to Osaka for three days starting next week.
東京から新幹線で大阪に行きます
I am going to Osaka from Tokyo by Shinkansen.
大阪で本場のたこ焼きを食べた。
I ate authentic takoyaki in Osaka.
彼は大阪支店へ異動になった。
He was transferred to the Osaka branch.
彼は大阪に赴任した。
He was transferred to Osaka.

Usage Notes

The central city of West Japan, famous for its food culture ('kuidaore') and friendly people.

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