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Definition of osaka
osaka
/oʊˈsɑːkə/
O · sa · ka
osaka Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
6
Tier
2
Usage
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• 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.
Example
"During our tour of Japan, we spent three unforgettable days exploring the culinary scene in Osaka."
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."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 大阪 (Ōsaka), historically written as 大坂, which translates to 'large hill' or 'large slope'.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Osaka. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/osaka