kobe

Thân thiện

Kobe is a major port city in Japan with many ships in its harbor.

Definition

1. Proper noun:
   • A major port city in Japan: Kobe is a city located on Osaka Bay on the southern coast of Honshu, Japan's main island. It is a significant commercial and industrial port.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • Kobe is famous for its high-quality beef.
  • The 1995 Great Hanshin earthquake caused severe damage in Kobe.
  • Many international companies have offices in the port of Kobe.

Advanced Usage

• "Kobe beef": A highly prized and expensive type of Wagyu beef originating from the Tajima strain of cattle raised in Hyōgo Prefecture, for which Kobe is the capital city.
  • The restaurant is renowned for serving authentic Kobe beef.

Variants and Related Words

• Kobe-style (adj): Prepared or served in a manner characteristic of the city of Kobe.
  • The chef prepared a Kobe-style steak.

Synonyms

• Port city: A city with a harbor where ships load and unload.
• Metropolis: A large, densely populated urban area.

Related Phrases

• Port of Kobe: Refers specifically to the harbor and its facilities, which are central to the city's economy.
  • The Port of Kobe is one of the busiest in Japan.

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Noun

1. a port city in Japan on Osaka Bay in southern Honshu; was damaged by an earthquake in 1995

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