nagano

Thân thiện

Nagano is a city surrounded by mountains in central Japan.

Definition

Proper noun A city located in central Honshu, Japan, situated to the northwest of Tokyo. It is notably the site of a significant Buddhist shrine.

Usage

This word is used exclusively as a proper noun to refer to the specific Japanese city. It is typically used in geographical, cultural, or historical contexts.

Examples

• The 1998 Winter Olympics were held in Nagano.
• We are planning a trip to visit the Zenko-ji temple in Nagano.
• Nagano Prefecture is known for its mountainous terrain and hot springs.

Advanced Usage

• The name "Nagano" can be used metonymically to refer to the broader prefecture of which it is the capital, especially in contexts like sports or regional produce.
  • The apples from Nagano are particularly famous.

Variants and Related Words

• Nagano Prefecture: The administrative region for which Nagano city is the capital.

Different Meanings

As a proper noun, "Nagano" does not have multiple dictionary meanings. Its sole referent is the city in Japan.

Synonyms

• City
• Municipality (These are general synonyms for any city, not specific to Nagano.)

Related Terms

• Zenko-ji: The historically important Buddhist shrine located in Nagano.
• Honshu: The main island of Japan on which Nagano is situated.
• Prefecture: The term for Japan's primary administrative divisions.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a city in central Honshu to the northwest of Tokyo; site of a Buddhist shrine

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