Meaning

Primary

Gifu Prefecture

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

You've seen how 岐阜 is "Gifu." Now make it a prefecture to make Gifu prefecture.

Reading

ぎふけん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

岐阜県に行くには、電車の乗り換えが必要ですか?

Do I have to change trains to get to Gifu prefecture?

Kanji Composition