This is the 9488th most frequent Japanese word.
米沢
Yonezawa: A city in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
Here, '米沢藩' pertains to the historical political entity associated with Yonezawa, referring to the domain or clan of that area.
歴史の授業では、米沢藩について学びました。
In history class, I learned about the Yonezawa Domain.
Here, '米沢市' (Yonezawa-shi) refers specifically to the city of Yonezawa, indicating geographical location.
私は昨日、米沢市を訪れました。
I visited Yonezawa City yesterday.
In this sentence, '米沢織' refers to the unique fabric product originating from Yonezawa, showcasing its cultural significance.