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10 Language-to-English DictionariesKōba
/koʊˈbɑː/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A place or location that serves as a base or foundation for activities.
"The research team set up their kōba in the heart of the forest." - 2
A term used in Japanese to denote a specific area designated for a particular purpose.
"The kōba for the festival was decorated with colorful banners."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'kōba' originates from the Japanese language, where it refers to a specific type of place or location, often associated with a base or a foundation. The word has evolved in usage within various contexts, including cultural and geographical references, since its first recorded use in the Edo period (1603-1868).
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Kōba" is said worldwide
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base
Transliteration: bɑz
"L'équipe de recherche a établi sa base au cœur de la forêt."
Basis
Transliteration: ˈbaːzɪs
"Das Forschungsteam richtete seine Basis im Herzen des Waldes ein."
base
Transliteration: ˈbaze
"Il team di ricerca ha stabilito la sua base nel cuore della foresta."
base
Transliteration: ˈbase
"El equipo de investigación estableció su base en el corazón del bosque."
base
Transliteration: ˈbazi
"A equipe de pesquisa estabeleceu sua base no coração da floresta."
आधार
Transliteration: ādhār
"अनुसंधान टीम ने जंगल के दिल में अपना आधार स्थापित किया।"
基地
Transliteration: jīdì
"研究团队在森林的中心建立了他们的基地。"
기지
Transliteration: giji
"연구팀은 숲의 중심에 그들의 기지를 세웠습니다."
基地
Transliteration: kichi
"研究チームは森の中心に基地を設置しました。"
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