博物館
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Base noun form. Refers to a building or institution that collects, preserves, and displays objects of cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Often used in compound names like 『科学博物館』 (kagaku hakubutsukan, 'science museum').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend outing in Tokyo and discussing cultural activities to visit.
博物館
はくぶつかん
museum
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Memory Hook
Think of a 'hakubutsukan' as a 'haku-butsukan' where 'haku' sounds like 'hack' (as in exploring knowledge) and 'butsukan' is a 'building' — a place to explore artifacts!
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『博物館』 (hakubutsukan, 'museum') are popular for educational trips and often feature exhibits on history, art, and science, such as the Tokyo National Museum.
Forms
Base: 博物館Base noun form. Refers to a building or institution that collects, preserves, and displays objects of cultural, historical, or scientific importance. Often used in compound names like 『科学博物館』 (kagaku hakubutsukan, 'science museum').