Osaka

American

[oh-sah-kuh, aw-sah-kah] / oʊˈsɑ kə, ˈɔ sɑˈkɑ /

noun

a city on S Honshu, in S Japan.

Osaka British

/ əʊˈsɑːkə /

noun

a port in S Japan, on S Honshu on Osaka Bay (an inlet of the Pacific): the third largest city in Japan (the chief commercial city during feudal times); university (1931); an industrial and commercial centre. Pop: 2 484 326 (2002 est)

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But when a match involving two-time champion Naomi Osaka was disrupted by a group of influencers conducting a photo shoot, it prompted a debate about tennis etiquette.

From BBC ● Oct. 9, 2026

Meanwhile, Osaka made multiple upgrades to the home.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

"In Japan it's not a problem, there's always product available," said Yusuke Takada, who combines Japanese ingredients with French cooking techniques in La Cime, Osaka.

From Barron's ● Sep. 26, 2026

After one, the manager of the charterer’s Osaka office and his wife decided to visit NY city.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026

Our next stop was Osaka, Japan, and I slept most of the way.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

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