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Hokkaido in Japanese

Hokkaido in Japanese is 北海道 — Hokkaido means japan's northernmost and second-largest main island, known for its cold winters and capital city Sapporo.

Hokkaido in Japanese

北海道
proper noun
Pronounced: hokkaidō
The second largest island of Japan, capital Sapporo.

What does "Hokkaido" mean?

  1. noun Japan's northernmost and second-largest main island, known for its cold winters and capital city Sapporo.
    "They traveled to Hokkaido in February to see the famous snow festival."
  2. noun A Japanese dog breed developed on the island of Hokkaido, similar in appearance to other spitz-type breeds.
    "The Hokkaido is a loyal, sturdy breed originally used for hunting."
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Hokkaido in a sentence

  • They traveled to Hokkaido in February to see the famous snow festival.
  • The Hokkaido is a loyal, sturdy breed originally used for hunting.

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What is "Hokkaido" in Japanese?

"Hokkaido" in Japanese is 北海道. Hokkaido means: Japan's northernmost and second-largest main island, known for its cold winters and capital city Sapporo.

How do you pronounce 北海道?

"Hokkaido" in Japanese is 北海道, pronounced "hokkaidō".

How do you use "Hokkaido" in a sentence?

Example: "They traveled to Hokkaido in February to see the famous snow festival." In Japanese, "Hokkaido" is 北海道.

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