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Definition
Shizuoka, Japan
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How it's used
Refers specifically to the Japanese prefecture and city known for its proximity to Mount Fuji. It is frequently mentioned in the context of tourism or agricultural exports like green tea and wasabi. When discussing travel, it is often paired with verbs like 去 or 玩.
Examples
Are you going to Shizuoka for a trip next month?
Shizuoka's green tea is very famous.
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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.
