kitakyushu

Thân thiện

A family visits Kitakyushu to see its famous bridges.

Definition

Proper noun: - A major industrial city in Japan: Kitakyushu is a designated city located in Fukuoka Prefecture on the northern shore of the island of Kyushu, Japan. It is a significant center for heavy industry and port activities.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Kitakyushu is an important hub for Japan's steel and chemical industries.
  • We traveled from Fukuoka to Kitakyushu by train.
  • The port of Kitakyushu handles a large volume of international cargo.

Advanced Usage

• Used in geopolitical or economic contexts: The city's name is often cited in discussions about industrial development, urban planning, or environmental initiatives in Japan.
  • The Kitakyushu Eco-Town Project is a model for urban waste management and recycling.

Variants and Related Words

• Kitakyushu-shi: The Japanese term incorporating the suffix "-shi" meaning "city".
  • The official name in Japanese is Kitakyushu-shi.

Synonyms

• Industrial city: A general term describing its primary economic character.
• Metropolis: A large, important city (though this is a broader term).

Học thuật

Noun

1. a Japanese city on northern Kyushu

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