Hokkaido

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • A major island of Japan: Hokkaido is the second largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. It is located directly north of Honshu, the largest island.
Usage
  • Hokkaido is used as a geographical name to refer specifically to this island. It functions as a proper noun and is always capitalized.
  • Example:
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Advanced Usage
  • "Hokkaido" as a modifier: The name can be used attributively to describe things originating from or characteristic of the island.
    • Example: Hokkaido dairy products, like milk and cheese, are famous throughout Japan.
    • Example: The Hokkaido shinkansen (bullet train) line connects the island with Honshu via the Seikan Tunnel.
Variants and Related Words
  • Ezo: The historical name for Hokkaido, used before the Meiji Restoration.
  • Hokkaidō: An alternative romanization that includes the macron, indicating a long vowel sound.
Synonyms
  • Ezo (historical synonym)
  • Yezo (alternative historical romanization)
Related Phrases and Contexts
  • Hokkaido Prefecture: The island is coextensive with Hokkaido Prefecture, which is a political and administrative division of Japan. While closely related, "Hokkaido Prefecture" specifically refers to the governmental entity.
    • Example: The government of Hokkaido Prefecture promotes tourism to the island's national parks.
Noun
  1. the second largest of the four main islands of Japan; to the north of Honshu

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