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滋賀県 (shigaken) Japanese meaning: Shiga Prefecture | Kotomora

滋し賀が県けん

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Meanings

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Shiga Prefecture

A prefecture in the Kinki (Kansai) region of Japan, 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
県prefecture

Etymology

The name 滋賀 (Shiga) is of uncertain origin; 県 (ken) means 'prefecture'.