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Fukushima
Fukushima (name) means a prefecture in Japan, widely known internationally for the 2011 nuclear disaster at its coastal power plant. Example: “Fukushima made global headlines after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.”
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A prefecture in Japan, widely known internationally for the 2011 nuclear disaster at its coastal power plant.
"Fukushima made global headlines after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Fukushimas
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_____ made global headlines after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
Etymology
Borrowed from Japanese 福島(ふくしま) (Fukushima).
Rhymes for Fukushima
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What does “Fukushima” mean?
The word “Fukushima” means a prefecture in Japan, widely known internationally for the 2011 nuclear disaster at its coastal power plant.
How do you use “Fukushima” in a sentence?
Here is “Fukushima” used in a sentence: “Fukushima made global headlines after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami.”
What part of speech is “Fukushima”?
“Fukushima” is a name.
Is “Fukushima” a common word?
“Fukushima” is an uncommon word in modern English.
