Oita

American  

[aw-ee-tah] / ˈɔ iˌtɑ /

noun

1. a seaport on NE Kyushu, in S Japan.

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Oita British  

/ ˈɔɪtə /

noun

1. an industrial city in SW Japan, on NE Kyushu: dominated most of Kyushu in the 16th century. Pop: 437 699 (2002 est)

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Example Sentences

The most realistic approach to monetary policy is to “conduct policy interest-rate hikes incrementally over time while monitoring the impact this has on economic activity and prices,” Noguchi said in a speech to business leaders in the southern prefecture of Oita.

From The Wall Street Journal

A speech by Bank of Japan policy board member Asahi Noguchi on Thursday in Oita will draw close attention, as investors continue to look for any hints on the timing of the bank’s next interest-rate increase.

From The Wall Street Journal

One person was unaccounted for while more than 170 people were evacuated as fire engulfed a residential area in Oita in southern Japan, the local government said Wednesday.

From Barron's

One person remained unaccounted for, while 350 houses in part of Oita were suffering power blackout due to the incident, it said.

From Barron's

The fire occurred in the city of Oita late Tuesday, prompting evacuation of 115 households, or 175 people, the Oita prefectural government said in a statement.

From Barron's