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Toyohashi

Toyohashi

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A city in southern Honshu, Japan, on the Pacific coast
  • proper noun
: Toyohashi
  • I visited Toyohashi last summer.

Examples

  • During our trip to Japan, we spent two days touring Toyohashi and its historic sites.

  • The train from Nagoya to Toyohashi offers scenic views of the coast.

  • Toyohashi is known for its thriving automobile and electronics industries.

  • Toyohashi is known for its beautiful parks.

  • The city of Toyohashi is known for its beautiful coastal parks and vibrant community events.

  • The annual Toyohashi Flower Festival attracts visitors from all over Japan.

  • I visited Toyohashi last summer and enjoyed the local cuisine and friendly atmosphere.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Toyohashi comes from Japanese parts toyo meaning 'abundant' and hashi meaning 'bridge'. So the name pictures a town by an important bridge or crossing, which helps you remember that Toyohashi is the name of a city in Japan.