noun
Kyoto-Osaka-Nara area; Keihanna region
Refers to the border area where Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara prefectures meet. Often used in the context of the Kansai Science City (Keihanna Science City).
京阪奈学研都市は、京都・大阪・奈良の境に位置している。
The Keihanna Science City is located on the border of Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara.
noun
Keihanna Hills (abbreviation)
Abbreviation for 京阪奈丘陵 (Keihanna Hills). Used mainly in geographical or planning contexts.
京阪奈丘陵は、なだらかな地形が広がっている。
The Keihanna Hills feature gently sloping terrain.
Full name of the Keihanna Hills; 京阪奈 is the abbreviation.
Compound of the first kanji of 京都 (Kyoto), 大阪 (Osaka), and 奈良 (Nara).