Meaning

Primary

Nagoya

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

The place that's famous for old roofs. I don't know why, but it's the city of Nagoya. Just associate the two things together and it'll be hard to forget (so long as you've heard of Nagoya before - if not, read up about it!).

Reading

なごや
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

Like many place names, the reading here is a little messy. 名 uses its kun'yomi な, 古 uses its on'yomi こ, but rendaku'd to ご, and 屋 uses its its kun'yomi や. Pretty complicated, but if you know the meaning of this word is Nagoya, then you'll know the reading is なごや too — no need to overthink things.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 名古屋の人

    person of Nagoya

    名古屋の名物

    Nagoya's local specialty

    名古屋の店

    shop in Nagoya

Context Sentences

私の友人は名古屋でデザイナーをしています。

My friend is a designer in Nagoya.

名古屋の朝ごはん文化は全国で有名です。

The breakfast culture in Nagoya is famous all over the country.

名古屋市内で一番高いビルはどれですか?

Which is the highest building in Nagoya City?

Kanji Composition