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

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji (except for and , which are kun'yomi here). If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. For just think to 名前 (なまえ) which uses the reading. The "name" (名前) of this city is what? It's Nagoya. Watch out for rendaku changing to too.

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.

名古屋市内一、高いビルはどれですか?

Which is the highest building in Nagoya City?

Kanji Composition