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滋賀 (しが, shiga) Japanese meaning: Shiga Prefecture | Kotomora

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Meanings

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Shiga Prefecture

A landlocked prefecture in the Kansai region, known for Lake Biwa.

滋し賀が県けんは琵び琶わ湖こで有ゆう名めいです。
Shiga Prefecture is famous for Lake Biwa.

Kanji

滋nourishing, more & more, be luxuriant
賀congratulations, joy

Etymology

The name 滋賀 is of uncertain origin; it has been used as a place name since ancient times.