Meaning

Primary

Gifu

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

The branch off mound is the area of Japan known as Gifu.

Reading

ぎふ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

週の後半に岐阜の両親のとこに顔を見せに行くつもりだよ。

I’m going to visit my parents in Gifu at the end of the week.

Kanji Composition