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Sapporo

Sapporo (name) means the capital city of Hokkaido, Japan, known for its snow festival and namesake beer. Example: “They visited Sapporo in February to see the giant ice sculptures.”

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The capital city of Hokkaido, Japan, known for its snow festival and namesake beer.
"They visited Sapporo in February to see the giant ice sculptures."

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In plain EnglishJapan's fifth-largest city, on the northern island of Hokkaido.

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Etymology

From Japanese "Sapporo," itself from an Ainu phrase meaning roughly "dry, great river."

Origin: Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Sapporo” mean?

The word “Sapporo” means the capital city of Hokkaido, Japan, known for its snow festival and namesake beer. In plain terms, japan's fifth-largest city, on the northern island of Hokkaido.

How do you use “Sapporo” in a sentence?

Here is “Sapporo” used in a sentence: “They visited Sapporo in February to see the giant ice sculptures.”

What part of speech is “Sapporo”?

“Sapporo” is a name.

Where does the word “Sapporo” come from?

The word “Sapporo” comes from Japanese. From Japanese "Sapporo," itself from an Ainu phrase meaning roughly "dry, great river.".

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