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Definition of osaka

osaka

/oʊˈsɑːkə/
O · sa · ka
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osaka Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city and commercial hub located in the Kansai region of Honshu, Japan, renowned for its modern architecture, historical castle, and vibrant street food culture.

2

A prefecture in the Kansai region of Japan, which encompasses the highly populated capital city of the same name as well as surrounding municipalities.

Example

"The governor of Osaka announced new infrastructure projects aimed at improving transit across the prefecture."

• Rhymes for osaka

• Nearby Words

orzo
osage copperhead
osage orange
osaka
oscar
oscar fish
oscars

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Japanese 大阪 (Ōsaka), historically written as 大坂, which translates to 'large hill' or 'large slope'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Osaka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/osaka
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