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Definition of utsunomiya
utsunomiya
/ˌuːtsuːˈnoʊmiə/
Ut · su · no · mi · ya
utsunomiya Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
The capital and most populous city of Tochigi Prefecture in the northern Kantō region of Japan, widely known for its historical shrines, high-speed rail access, and strong culinary association with gyoza dumplings.
Example
"We took the Shinkansen north from Tokyo and stopped in Utsunomiya to enjoy a plate of their famous local gyoza."
• Rhymes for utsunomiya
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 宇都宮 (Utsunomiya), historically associated with a prominent local Shinto shrine (Futarasan Shrine) and the ruling Utsunomiya clan.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Utsunomiya. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 12, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/utsunomiya