Hokkaido.
The second largest island of Japan, capital Sapporo.
Meaning & usage
The second largest island of Japan, capital Sapporo.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Japanese 北(ほっ)海(かい)道(どう) (Hokkaidō, “North Sea Circuit”), from Middle Chinese 北海 (pək-hʌi˧˥, “Northern sea”) + 道 (dáu, “Circuit”, a province-like administrative unit from Tang dynasty China).
A breed of dog originating from Japan, resembling a spitz dog breed, although not officially ranked as a spitz dog breed.
Where this word comes from
Borrowed from Japanese 北(ほっ)海(かい)道(どう) (Hokkaidō, “North Sea Circuit”), from Middle Chinese 北海 (pək-hʌi˧˥, “Northern sea”) + 道 (dáu, “Circuit”, a province-like administrative unit from Tang dynasty China).
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