wakayama
wakayama Lexical Profile
• noun
A prefecture in Japan located on the southwestern Kii Peninsula in the Kansai region, famous for its mountainous landscapes, citrus fruit production, and the ancient Kumano Kodo pilgrimage routes.
"During our autumn trip to Japan, we hiked the sacred mountain trails of Wakayama."
The capital city of Wakayama Prefecture, located in the Kansai region of Japan at the mouth of the Kinokawa River, renowned for the historic Wakayama Castle.
"We took a scenic train ride south from Osaka to spend the afternoon exploring Wakayama."
• Rhymes for wakayama
Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese Wakayama (和歌山). The name was designated in the late 16th century by Toyotomi Hideyoshi, combining 'waka' (from the scenic coastal area of Wakanoura) and 'yama' (meaning 'mountain').
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