himeji: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
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What does “himeji” mean?
A city in Japan, chiefly known for Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A city in Japan, chiefly known for Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Refers to the city itself, its cultural heritage, and specifically to Himeji Castle, a primary example of early 17th-century Japanese castle architecture.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
None. Usage is identical as a proper noun for a foreign location.
Connotations
Neutral. Connotes Japanese history, tourism, or architecture if recognised.
Frequency
Equally rare in both varieties, appearing primarily in travel, history, or cultural texts.
Grammar
How to Use “himeji” in a Sentence
[Proper Noun]Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “himeji” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- The Himeji castle complex is stunning.
- We studied Himeji architecture.
American English
- The Himeji castle complex is stunning.
- We studied Himeji architecture.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Virtually unused, except in travel/tourism industry contexts.
Academic
Used in historical, architectural, or East Asian studies contexts.
Everyday
Used only in discussions about travel to Japan or Japanese culture.
Technical
Unused in most technical fields except historical architecture.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “himeji”
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “himeji”
- Capitalising incorrectly (must be 'Himeji').
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a himeji').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is exclusively a proper noun, the name of a specific city in Japan.
Himeji Castle is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned as Japan's most spectacular and best-preserved feudal castle.
Yes, always. As a place name, it must be capitalised: 'Himeji'.
No, it is a low-frequency word used only in specific contexts related to Japan, travel, or history.
A city in Japan, chiefly known for Himeji Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Himeji is usually formal, specific in register.
Himeji: in British English it is pronounced /hɪˈmɛdʒɪ/, and in American English it is pronounced /hɪˈmɛdʒi/ or /hiˈmɛdʒi/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: 'HE MEANS to visit Japan, starting with Himeji Castle.'
Conceptual Metaphor
Not applicable as a proper noun.
Practice
Quiz
What is Himeji primarily known for?