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

1. a strait between Korea and Japan; connects the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan