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The character "阪" is a semantic-phonetic compound formed by the radical "阝", which denotes hills or landforms, and the component "反", primarily providing phonetic indication, together conveying the original meaning of a slope or hillside. This core definition has persisted from early textual occurrences into modern usage, with the character consistently representing inclined terrain. Its application extended beyond mere description to designate locations featuring such topography, thereby becoming embedded in various place names. The traditional form "阪" has maintained its structural integrity over time, though a variant "坂" exists as an orthographic alternative representing the same concept without altering the fundamental meaning.
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大阪是繁华的城市。
他们住在阪神地区。
阪道骑行需要小心。
大阪的天气通常很暖和。
这个阪的坡度很大。
攀登这个阪非常费力。
这条阪道蜿蜒穿过山林。
在大阪旅行时，我们参观了阪神百货。