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ezo

Hokkaido, once known as Ezo, is famous for its wild natural landscapes.

Definition

Noun: 1. A geographical name: Ezo is the former name for the island of Hokkaido, the second largest and northernmost of Japan's four main islands. It is located to the north of Honshu.

Usage
  • As a proper noun: "Ezo" is used historically or in specific contexts to refer to the island now known as Hokkaido.
    • The Ainu are the indigenous people of Ezo.
    • In the 19th century, the island of Ezo was officially renamed Hokkaido.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical/Geographical Context: The term "Ezo" is primarily used in historical, anthropological, or cultural discussions to refer to the island and its pre-modern period.
    • The Matsumae clan governed trade with the Ainu in Ezo during the Edo period.
Variants and Related Words
  • Hokkaido (n): The contemporary and official name for the island formerly called Ezo.
  • Yezo (n): An alternative historical romanization of "Ezo".
Synonyms
  • Hokkaido: The modern synonym for Ezo.
ezo

Hokkaido, once known as Ezo, is famous for its wild natural landscapes.

Noun
  1. the second largest of the four main islands of Japan; to the north of Honshu

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