大阪(おおさか)

おおさか
noun
Osaka
1. Osaka
A major city in western Japan, the third largest city in Japan and the center of the Kansai region. Known for its distinct dialect, food culture, and commerce.
大阪(おおさか)に行(い)く。
I'm going to Osaka.
大阪(おおさか)は食(た)べ物(もの)が美味(おい)しい。
Osaka has delicious food.
大阪(おおさか)で友達(ともだち)に会(あ)う。
I'll meet my friend in Osaka.

大阪(おおさか) is Japan's third-largest city and the center of the 関西(かんさい) region in western Japan. Historically a merchant city, it is known for its vibrant food culture and friendly, outgoing locals.

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Famous food culture: お好(この)み焼(や)き (okonomiyaki), たこ焼(や)き (takoyaki)
  • Known for 大阪弁(おおさかべん) (Osaka dialect), a lively regional dialect
  • 天下(てんか)の台所(だいどころ) ('nation's kitchen') — a historical nickname

KEY PLACES:

  • 大阪城(おおさかじょう): Osaka Castle
  • 道頓堀(どうとんぼり): Dotonbori (entertainment district)
  • 通天閣(つうてんかく): Tsutenkaku Tower

RELATED TERMS:

  • 大阪府(おおさかふ): Osaka Prefecture
  • 大阪(おおさか)市(し): Osaka City
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Added 2026.2.3 20:36 · Revised 2026.3.30 14:29
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