No. 638 in Japanese
広島
Hiroshima: A city in Japan, known for being the first city targeted by an atomic bomb during World War II.
In a sentence
広島は美しい都市です。
Hiroshima is a beautiful city.
広島 is used as the proper noun referring to the city.
広島風のお好み焼きが好きです。
I like Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki.
広島 is used to describe a style associated with the city.
今年の夏は広島に行く予定です。
This summer, I plan to visit Hiroshima.
広島 is employed geographically to indicate the destination.
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