name
ezo
Ezo (name) means an earlier name for the Ainu.
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1
An earlier name for the Ainu.
2
An old name for Hokkaido and the islands near it.
"A fascination with Hokkaido's wild country first drew the veterinarian to Abashiri, and he is a leading expert on the Ezo red fox. Like much of Hokkaido's wildlife, this fox is not found on Honshu."
— National Geographic Society (U.S.), National geographic (1980)
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Etymology
Taken directly from Japanese 蝦夷 (Ezo).
Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of ezo?
"ezo" (name) means an earlier name for the Ainu.
What are the different meanings of ezo?
"ezo" has 2 main meanings: 1. An earlier name for the Ainu; 2. An old name for Hokkaido and the islands near it.
