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Bizen

Bizen

9.3
A city in Okayama, Japan, known for its pottery
  • proper noun
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  • Hirai's rank was Bizen no kami, or Governor of Bizen Province.

Examples

  • Many tourists visit Bizen to explore its rich history and cultural heritage.

  • The beautiful pottery made in Bizen is renowned for its traditional craftsmanship.

  • During his travels in Japan, he had the opportunity to explore the city of Bizen.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Bizen is the name of an old province and a city in Okayama, Japan, and its name is written with characters that mean 'prepare' (備) and 'front' (前). So the place name stuck and explains why the city is called Bizen today.