明石
Akashi[a̠ka̠ɕi]
Akashi is the Japanese name for a city in Japan.
Akashi refers to the specific city in Japan.
Meaning: city in Japan (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Akashi.
Did you know?
- The word akashi is also a common Japanese noun meaning 'proof' or 'evidence'. In this sense it can refer to a physical token of love or a sign that a particular event has occurred.
- The city of Akashi is famous for the Akashi Kaikyō Bridge, which held the record for the longest suspension bridge in the world for over two decades.
- The name 明石 is composed of two kanji meaning 'bright' and 'stone'.
Examples in context
- 明石さん、お会いできて光栄です。It's an honor to meet you, Mr./Ms. Akashi.
- アカシ、今晩遊びに行かない？Akashi, want to go out tonight?
- 明石はとても賑やかな街です。Akashi wa totemo nigiyaka na machi desu.Akashi is a very lively city.
- 明石に行きたいです。Akashi ni ikitai desu.I want to go to Akashi.
- 明石の海は美しいですね。Akashi no umi wa utsukushii desu ne.The sea in Akashi is beautiful, isn't it?
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a travel map in a cafe.
- 陽葵 Himari明石に行ったことがありますか？Akashi ni itta koto ga arimasu ka?Have you ever been to Akashi?
- 大翔 Hirotoいいえ、ありません。Iie, arimasen.No, I haven't.
- 陽葵 Himari明石は美味しいものがたくさんありますよ。Akashi wa oishii mono ga takusan arimasu yo.There are many delicious things in Akashi.
- 大翔 Hirotoそれはいいですね。行ってみたいです。Sore wa ii desu ne. Itte mitai desu.That sounds nice. I want to try going there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “akashi” translations and entries 明石, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
