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Kumamoto

Noun

Definitions

1. Kumamoto (city, prefecture)

This is the name of a prefecture and city located in the Kyushu region of Japan. It is known for its castle, local cuisine such as horse meat dishes, and for experiencing a major earthquake in 2016.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I'm heading to Kumamoto on a business trip tomorrow — is it far from the airport to the city?

Sentence 2

My senior colleague kept insisting that "the water in Kumamoto is delicious."

Sentence 3

The pilot rollout of the new product will begin in the Kumamoto area.

Sentence 4

Wow, Kumamoto's mascot is even cuter than I imagined!

Sentence 5

The analysis report stated that the Kumamoto market is set to grow.