まほろば

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Etymology

In modern usage, a learned borrowing from Old Japanese まほろば.

Pronunciation

Noun

まほろば (mahoroba

  1. (Classical Japanese; or archaic, poetic) wonderful place
    Near-synonyms: 楽園 (rakuen), 理想郷 (risōkyō)

Usage notes

  • Nowadays used to name organizations and the like.