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Kōchi (city, prefecture)

Noun

Definitions

1. Kōchi (city, prefecture)

This is the name of a prefecture located on Shikoku island in Japan, known for its nature, the Shimanto River, and being the birthplace of the historical figure Sakamoto Ryōma. It is also written with characters meaning "high" and "knowledge," which learners often find memorable.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

At the end of the trip, I quietly unfolded the Tosa washi paper I'd bought in Kōchi.

Sentence 2

Wow, I love the energy of the Kōchi dialect!

Sentence 3

According to breaking news, a magnitude-4 tremor was recorded in Kōchi Prefecture.

Sentence 4

How ironic — you're so drawn to Kōchi but can't bring yourself to take a single step.

Sentence 5

Due to budget constraints, advertising in Kōchi will be rolled out in stages.