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盛岡 (morioka) Japanese meaning: Morioka (city in Iwate) | Kotomora

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Meanings

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Morioka (city in Iwate)

Proper noun referring to the capital city of Iwate Prefecture, Japan.

盛もり岡おかは岩いわ手て県けんの県けん庁ちょう所しょ在ざい地ちです。
Morioka is the capital of Iwate Prefecture.

Kanji

盛boom, prosper, copulate
岡mount, hill, knoll

Etymology

The name 盛岡 (Morioka) is of Japanese origin, likely derived from local geographical features or historical clan names, but the exact derivation is uncertain.