name
Shikoku
shih-KOH-koo
name
1
The smallest of Japan's four main islands.
"Shikoku is known for its pilgrimage route of 88 temples."
noun
1
A breed of medium-sized Japanese hunting dog.
"The Shikoku is prized for its loyalty and independence."
Word Forms
Shikoku plural
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Etymology
From Japanese 四国 (Shikoku), literally "four provinces," referring to the island's historical regions.