🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

हंक्यू

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Hankyu

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Hankyu/ˈhɑːn.kjuː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"हंक्यू रेलवे जापान में बहुत प्रसिद्ध है।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A private railway company in Japan known for its extensive network serving the Kansai region.

    "The Hankyu Railway provides convenient access to many popular tourist destinations in Osaka."
  2. 2

    A brand associated with the Hankyu group, including shopping and entertainment facilities.

    "The Hankyu department store is a popular shopping destination in Kyoto."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'Hankyu' originates from Japanese, specifically referring to the Hankyu Railway, which was established in the early 20th century. The name combines 'Han' (meaning 'half') and 'kyu' (meaning 'to run'), reflecting the railway's historical significance in connecting regions.

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