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 a major city in the Kansai region of western Japan.

CHARACTERISTICS:

  • Known for 大阪弁(おおさかべん) (Osaka dialect)
  • Famous for food culture: お好(この)み焼(や)き (okonomiyaki), たこ焼(や)き (takoyaki)
  • Commercial and industrial center

RELATED TERMS:

  • 大阪府(おおさかふ): Osaka Prefecture
  • 大阪駅(おおさかえき): Osaka Station
  • 大阪城(おおさかじょう): Osaka Castle
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