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Definition
Yokohama; the capital city of Kanagawa Prefecture and the most populous city in Japan.
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How it's used
Yokohama is often associated with its port and proximity to Tokyo, making it a popular day trip destination for tourists. When discussing travel, it is common to use the verb 去 before the city name to indicate visiting. The pronunciation follows standard Cantonese rules for place names, and it is treated as a proper noun without needing specific classifiers.
Examples
I will go to Yokohama for a few days next month.
Related words
Common phrases
Port of Yokohama
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
