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8 北海道 Hokkaido

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Meaning

Primary

Hokkaido

Alternative

Hokkaidou

Word Type

proper noun

Explanation

The north sea road is the road you take to get to the northern sea. That is an area of Japan, actually. That area is known as Hokkaido. It's a very nice place, be sure to visit it if you can for some of the freshest seafood around.

Reading

ほっかいどう

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own. The ほく does get shortened though, so be careful!

Context

Context Sentences

ぼくは、北海道で雪合戦をしたことがあります。

I’ve gone snowball fighting in Hokkaido.

北海道についたどー!本もののすしを食べるどー!

I've arrived in Hokkaido! Time to eat some real sushi!

北海道のお土産といえば、何が有名でしょうか。

Speaking of Hokkaido souvenirs, what’s famous?

Kanji Composition

  • 北
    • ほく
    • North
  • 海
    • かい
    • Sea
  • 道
    • どう
    • Road
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