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通称

Common name or alias used publicly instead of the official name

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通称される to be commonly known as
Noun, Suru verb

"Common Name" / "Alias"

A widely accepted name used publicly instead of a formal or legal designation.

Example

この 道 は 、 通称 「 産業道路 」 と 呼ばれて い ます 。

This road is commonly called the "Industrial Road."

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通称
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Common name or alias used publicly instead of the official name
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