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Izu

Izu (name) means a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the name of an old Japanese province. Example: “The Izu Peninsula is a popular hot-spring destination near Tokyo.”

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A city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the name of an old Japanese province.
"The Izu Peninsula is a popular hot-spring destination near Tokyo."

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In plain EnglishA city and peninsula region in Japan known for hot springs and coastal scenery.

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Etymology

From Japanese Izu, the name of the historical province and modern city.

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Izu” mean?

The word “Izu” means a city in Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan, and the name of an old Japanese province. In plain terms, a city and peninsula region in Japan known for hot springs and coastal scenery.

How do you use “Izu” in a sentence?

Here is “Izu” used in a sentence: “The Izu Peninsula is a popular hot-spring destination near Tokyo.”

What part of speech is “Izu”?

“Izu” is a name.

Where does the word “Izu” come from?

The word “Izu” comes from Japanese. From Japanese Izu, the name of the historical province and modern city.

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