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