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Definition of yokohama

yokohama

/ˌjoʊ.kəˈhɑː.mə/
Yo · ko · ha · ma
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yokohama Lexical Profile

• noun

1

A major port city in Japan, located south of Tokyo on the western coast of Tokyo Bay. It serves as the capital of Kanagawa Prefecture and is the second most populous city in the country.

Example

"We took a short train ride from Tokyo to explore the historic waterfront and vibrant Chinatown of Yokohama."

• Rhymes for yokohama

• Nearby Words

yogyakarta
yoke
yokkaichi
yokohama
yokosuka
yola
yolk

Word Origin & Etymology

From Japanese 横浜 (Yokohama), literally meaning 'horizontal beach' or 'side shore'. It developed from a small fishing village into one of Japan's most important major ports following the end of the country's national isolation in 1859.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yokohama. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yokohama
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