This is the 8005th most frequent Japanese word.
太宰府
Dazaifu: A historical city in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, known for its ancient government office and Tenmangu Shrine.
Here, 太宰府 is used as a proper noun referring to the geographical location of Dazaifu city.
太宰府は福岡県にある古代の都市です。
Dazaifu is an ancient city located in Fukuoka Prefecture.
In this sentence, 太宰府 is part of the phrase 太宰府天満宮, referring to a specific shrine named Dazaifu Tenmangu.
太宰府天満宮は日本学問の神様に祈りを捧げる場所です。
Dazaifu Tenmangu is a place where people worship the god of learning in Japan.
太宰府 here again denotes the city itself, highlighting its popularity among tourists.