Translation guide
A major city in California, USA. In Japanese, it is typically referred to by its full name or a common abbreviation.
Referring to the city itself, in general contexts.
Using a shortened form in casual conversation or informal writing.
A common abbreviation, similar to 'San Fran' in English. Used in casual speech among friends or in informal contexts.
I work in San Fran.
The standard Japanese name for the city. Used in most contexts, both spoken and written.
Have you ever been to San Francisco?
A historical kanji abbreviation for San Francisco, using the characters for 'mulberry' and 'port'. Rarely used today, mostly found in old texts or formal historical contexts.
San Francisco was once home to many Japanese immigrants.
An initialism borrowed from English, sometimes used in written Japanese, especially in travel or business contexts. Not as common as in English.
I was transferred to the SF branch.