🇪🇸Spanish Source WordCode: ES

Sendai

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Sendai

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Sendai/sɛnˈdaɪ/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇪🇸 Example Sentence in Spanish:

"Sendai es famosa por su festival de Tanabata."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A city located in the Tōhoku region of Japan, known for its historical sites and as a center of culture and education.

    "Sendai is famous for its Tanabata festival, attracting visitors from all over Japan."
  2. 2

    The capital city of Miyagi Prefecture, known for its scenic beauty and modern urban development.

    "The Sendai area is surrounded by beautiful mountains and rivers, making it a popular destination for nature lovers."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name 'Sendai' originates from the Japanese word '千代' (sendai), meaning 'thousand generations'. It reflects the historical significance of the city founded in the early 17th century by Date Masamune, a prominent feudal lord.

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