This is the 9161st most frequent Japanese word.
熊野
"Kumano" refers to a region in Japan, known for its sacred sites, nature, and pilgrimage routes.
In this sentence, the word '熊野' is used as a proper noun, referring to a specific geographical location.
熊野は和歌山県にある古代の聖地です。
Kumano is an ancient sacred site located in Wakayama Prefecture.
Here, '熊野' refers to the Kumano Kodo, an ancient network of pilgrimage routes associated with the Kumano region.
日本では熊野古道を歩くのが人気です。
In Japan, hiking the Kumano Kodo is popular.
This example illustrates '熊野' as the starting point or viewpoint for describing the scenery.