Dusseldorf

/ˈduːsəldɔːrf/ noun

Definition

A major city in western Germany, capital of North Rhine-Westphalia state, known for its art scene and Japanese community.

Etymology

German compound meaning 'Düssel village,' from the Düssel River and dorf 'village.' The river name possibly comes from Old High German meaning 'rushing' or 'thundering water.'

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Düsseldorf has the largest Japanese community in Germany and the third-largest in Europe, earning it the nickname 'Little Tokyo on the Rhine' due to post-WWII business relationships.

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