noun
Hokkaido
ho-KEYE-doh
Hokkaido (noun) means Japan's northernmost and second-largest main island, known for its cold winters and capital city Sapporo. Example: “They traveled to Hokkaido in February to see the famous snow festival.”
noun
1
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
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."
How to use Hokkaido
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the Japanese island in the north of the country, or the dog breed that comes from there.
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Etymology
From Japanese Hokkaidō, literally "North Sea Circuit," combining words for "north," "sea," and an old term for a province-like administrative region.
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What does “Hokkaido” mean?
The word “Hokkaido” means japan's northernmost and second-largest main island, known for its cold winters and capital city Sapporo. In plain terms, either the Japanese island in the north of the country, or the dog breed that comes from there.
How do you pronounce “Hokkaido”?
“Hokkaido” is pronounced ho-KEYE-doh (/hɑˈkaɪdoʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Hokkaido” in a sentence?
Here is “Hokkaido” used in a sentence: “They traveled to Hokkaido in February to see the famous snow festival.”
What part of speech is “Hokkaido”?
“Hokkaido” is a noun.
Where does the word “Hokkaido” come from?
The word “Hokkaido” comes from Japanese. From Japanese Hokkaidō, literally "North Sea Circuit," combining words for "north," "sea," and an old term for a province-like administrative region.
How many meanings does “Hokkaido” have?
“Hokkaido” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: japan's northernmost and second-largest main island, known for its cold winters and capital city Sapporo.
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