Korean Strait
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Definition
Proper noun A strait between Korea and Japan; connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan.
Usage
This term is used as a specific geographical name for the body of water separating the Korean Peninsula from the Japanese archipelago. It functions as a singular proper noun.
Examples
- The Korean Strait is a major shipping route.
- Naval exercises were conducted in the Korean Strait.
- The Korean Strait connects two important seas.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in geopolitical, economic, and maritime navigation contexts due to the strait's strategic importance.
- It can be part of discussions on international law, such as the right of innocent passage.
Variants and Related Words
- Korea Strait: An alternative and equally common name for the same geographical feature.
- Tsushima Strait: This name specifically refers to the channel around Tsushima Island, which lies within the broader Korean Strait. It is often used for the eastern channel of the strait.
- Strait of Korea: A less common variant.
Different Meanings
As a proper noun referring to a specific location, "Korean Strait" does not have other distinct meanings. Its definition is fixed to the geographical feature described.
Synonyms
- Korea Strait
Related Terms and Phrases
- East China Sea: The sea to the south of the Korean Strait.
- Sea of Japan (East Sea): The sea to the north of the Korean Strait.
- Tsushima Island: The island group within the strait.
- International waterway: A term describing the legal status of such straits.
Noun
- a strait between Korea and Japan; connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan