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名所

Readings

Kana: めいしょ、などころ
Romaji: meisho, nadokoro
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

famous place

2

name of a part (of an instrument, etc.)

3

name and address

Kanji

Readings: メイ、 ミョウ、 な、 -な
Meanings: name, noted, distinguished, reputation
Readings: ショ、 ところ、 -ところ、 どころ、 とこ
Meaning: place

Example Sentences

吉野(よしの)(さくら)名所(めいしょ)です。
➥Yoshino is a place famous for its cherry blossoms.
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スイスには名所(めいしょ)(おお)い。
➥Switzerland boasts many sights.
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歴史上(れきしじょう)名所(めいしょ)見物(けんぶつ)しました。
➥We visited places of historic interest.
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名所(めいしょ)見物(けんぶつ)をしている。
➥I'm seeing all the sights.
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その庭園(ていえん)菖蒲(しょうぶ)名所(めいしょ)だ。
➥The garden is famous for its irises.
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京都(きょうと)にはたくさんの名所(めいしょ)がある。
➥There are many sights to see in Kyoto.
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