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Soka

Soka

7.5
A city in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, known for its rice crackers and lively markets
  • proper noun
: Soka
  • Visitors to Soka often enjoy exploring the bustling streets lined with various shops and stalls.

Examples

  • The annual Soka city festival attracts many tourists looking to experience local culture and cuisine.

  • (n2) Description printed on the jacket of The Soka Boys' CD "Follow de Leader" (1998).

    Academic text (2006)

  • Johnson is a member of Soka Gakkai, and Hanabusa practices Jodo Shinshu Buddhism.

    Blog text (4)

  • Two dynamic international movements have centers: Soka Gakkai (coming from Japan) and Tzu Chi (with its origins in Taiwan).

    Blog text (7)

  • The song, originally from the Trinidadian Soka Boys, promises "pure booty-shakin' ragga fun." (n2)

    Academic text (2006)

  • The city of Soka is famous for its traditional rice crackers and vibrant markets.

Surface Forms

Soka main

Etymology

Soka names a city in Japan and is written with the Japanese characters 草 and 加, which mean 'grass' and 'add'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of its famous crunchy rice crackers and lively markets — a town where 'grass' fields and many shops come together.